Add 18/63 and 48/49
18/63 + 48/49 is 62/49.
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,
18/63 = 18 × 7/63 × 7 = 126/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441 - Add the two like fractions:
126/441 + 432/441 = 126 + 432/441 = 558/441 - 558/441 simplified gives 62/49
- So, 18/63 + 48/49 = 62/49
In mixed form: 113/49
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