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Add 27/63 and 25/49

27/63 + 25/49 is 46/49.

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,
    27/63 = 27 × 7/63 × 7 = 189/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    25/49 = 25 × 9/49 × 9 = 225/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/441 + 225/441 = 189 + 225/441 = 414/441
  5. 414/441 simplified gives 46/49
  6. So, 27/63 + 25/49 = 46/49

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