Add 15/49 and 50/63
15/49 + 50/63 is 485/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
50/63 = 50 × 7/63 × 7 = 350/441 - Add the two like fractions:
135/441 + 350/441 = 135 + 350/441 = 485/441 - So, 15/49 + 50/63 = 485/441
In mixed form: 144/441
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