Add 9/48 and 5/63
9/48 + 5/63 is 269/1008.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
9/48 = 9 × 21/48 × 21 = 189/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
5/63 = 5 × 16/63 × 16 = 80/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
189/1008 + 80/1008 = 189 + 80/1008 = 269/1008 - So, 9/48 + 5/63 = 269/1008
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