Add 8/63 and 1/48
8/63 + 1/48 is 149/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
8/63 = 8 × 16/63 × 16 = 128/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
1/48 = 1 × 21/48 × 21 = 21/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
128/1008 + 21/1008 = 128 + 21/1008 = 149/1008 - So, 8/63 + 1/48 = 149/1008
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