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Add 15/63 and 63/49

1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 1 14/49

15/63 + 63/49 is 32/21.

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,
    15/63 = 15 × 7/63 × 7 = 105/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    63/49 = 63 × 9/49 × 9 = 567/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/441 + 567/441 = 105 + 567/441 = 672/441
  5. 672/441 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 15/63 + 63/49 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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