Add 6/63 and 8/49
6/63 + 8/49 is 38/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
6/63 = 6 × 7/63 × 7 = 42/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
8/49 = 8 × 9/49 × 9 = 72/441 - Add the two like fractions:
42/441 + 72/441 = 42 + 72/441 = 114/441 - 114/441 simplified gives 38/147
- So, 6/63 + 8/49 = 38/147
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