Add 63/56 and 27/48
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 27/48
63/56 + 27/48 is 27/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
63/56 = 63 × 6/56 × 6 = 378/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
378/336 + 189/336 = 378 + 189/336 = 567/336 - 567/336 simplified gives 27/16
- So, 63/56 + 27/48 = 27/16
In mixed form: 111/16
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