Add 8/63 and 48/4
1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 12 0/4
8/63 + 48/4 is 764/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
48/4 = 48 × 63/4 × 63 = 3024/252 - Add the two like fractions:
32/252 + 3024/252 = 32 + 3024/252 = 3056/252 - 3056/252 simplified gives 764/63
- So, 8/63 + 48/4 = 764/63
In mixed form: 128/63
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