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Add 1/49 and 5/63

1/49 + 5/63 is 44/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/441 + 35/441 = 9 + 35/441 = 44/441
  5. So, 1/49 + 5/63 = 44/441

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