Add 75/14 and 63/48
1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 1 15/48
75/14 + 63/48 is 747/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
75/14 = 75 × 24/14 × 24 = 1800/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/336 + 441/336 = 1800 + 441/336 = 2241/336 - 2241/336 simplified gives 747/112
- So, 75/14 + 63/48 = 747/112
In mixed form: 675/112
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