Add 20/7 and 49/63
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 49/63
20/7 + 49/63 is 229/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
20/7 = 20 × 9/7 × 9 = 180/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
49/63 = 49 × 1/63 × 1 = 49/63 - Add the two like fractions:
180/63 + 49/63 = 180 + 49/63 = 229/63 - So, 20/7 + 49/63 = 229/63
In mixed form: 340/63
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