Add 63/48 and 9/49
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 9/49
63/48 + 9/49 is 1173/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/2352 + 432/2352 = 3087 + 432/2352 = 3519/2352 - 3519/2352 simplified gives 1173/784
- So, 63/48 + 9/49 = 1173/784
In mixed form: 1389/784
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