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Add 10/63 and 21/49

10/63 + 21/49 is 37/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    10/63 = 10 × 7/63 × 7 = 70/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    21/49 = 21 × 9/49 × 9 = 189/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/441 + 189/441 = 70 + 189/441 = 259/441
  5. 259/441 simplified gives 37/63
  6. So, 10/63 + 21/49 = 37/63

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