Add 63/49 and 6/48
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 6/48
63/49 + 6/48 is 79/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/2352 + 294/2352 = 3024 + 294/2352 = 3318/2352 - 3318/2352 simplified gives 79/56
- So, 63/49 + 6/48 = 79/56
In mixed form: 123/56
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