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Add 14/49 and 63/9

1st number: 14/49, 2nd number: 7 0/9

14/49 + 63/9 is 51/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    14/49 = 14 × 9/49 × 9 = 126/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    63/9 = 63 × 49/9 × 49 = 3087/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/441 + 3087/441 = 126 + 3087/441 = 3213/441
  5. 3213/441 simplified gives 51/7
  6. So, 14/49 + 63/9 = 51/7
    In mixed form: 72/7

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