Add 20/49 and 14/63
20/49 + 14/63 is 278/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
14/63 = 14 × 7/63 × 7 = 98/441 - Add the two like fractions:
180/441 + 98/441 = 180 + 98/441 = 278/441 - So, 20/49 + 14/63 = 278/441
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