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Add 24/63 and 24/49

24/63 + 24/49 is 128/147.

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,
    24/63 = 24 × 7/63 × 7 = 168/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    24/49 = 24 × 9/49 × 9 = 216/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/441 + 216/441 = 168 + 216/441 = 384/441
  5. 384/441 simplified gives 128/147
  6. So, 24/63 + 24/49 = 128/147

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