Add 7/48 and 63/49, Solve 7/48 + 1 14/49 as a fraction

Add 7/48 and 63/49

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

7/48 + 63/49 is 481/336.

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,
7/48 = 7 × 49/48 × 49 = 343/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
63/49 = 63 × 48/49 × 48 = 3024/2352
Add the two like fractions:
343/2352 + 3024/2352 = 343 + 3024/2352 = 3367/2352
3367/2352 simplified gives 481/336
So, 7/48 + 63/49 = 481/336
In mixed form: 1145/336

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