Add 75/84 and 63/48, Solve 75/84 + 1 15/48 as a fraction

Add 75/84 and 63/48

1^st number: 75/84, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

75/84 + 63/48 is 247/112.

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,
75/84 = 75 × 4/84 × 4 = 300/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
Add the two like fractions:
300/336 + 441/336 = 300 + 441/336 = 741/336
741/336 simplified gives 247/112
So, 75/84 + 63/48 = 247/112
In mixed form: 223/112

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