Add 63/84 and 18/48
63/84 + 18/48 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
63/84 = 63 × 4/84 × 4 = 252/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
252/336 + 126/336 = 252 + 126/336 = 378/336 - 378/336 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 63/84 + 18/48 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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