Add 2/49 and 5/63
2/49 + 5/63 is 53/441.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 9/49 × 9 = 18/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441 - Add the two like fractions:
18/441 + 35/441 = 18 + 35/441 = 53/441 - So, 2/49 + 5/63 = 53/441
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