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Add 24/49 and 20/63

24/49 + 20/63 is 356/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    20/63 = 20 × 7/63 × 7 = 140/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/441 + 140/441 = 216 + 140/441 = 356/441
  5. So, 24/49 + 20/63 = 356/441

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