Add 63/49 and 14/48, Solve 1 14/49 + 14/48 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 14/48

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 14/48

63/49 + 14/48 is 265/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
63/49 = 63 × 48/49 × 48 = 3024/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352
Add the two like fractions:
3024/2352 + 686/2352 = 3024 + 686/2352 = 3710/2352
3710/2352 simplified gives 265/168
So, 63/49 + 14/48 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168

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