Add 12/63 and 6/49
12/63 + 6/49 is 46/147.
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,
12/63 = 12 × 7/63 × 7 = 84/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441 - Add the two like fractions:
84/441 + 54/441 = 84 + 54/441 = 138/441 - 138/441 simplified gives 46/147
- So, 12/63 + 6/49 = 46/147
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