Add 27/63 and 30/49
27/63 + 30/49 is 51/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
27/63 = 27 × 7/63 × 7 = 189/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
30/49 = 30 × 9/49 × 9 = 270/441 - Add the two like fractions:
189/441 + 270/441 = 189 + 270/441 = 459/441 - 459/441 simplified gives 51/49
- So, 27/63 + 30/49 = 51/49
In mixed form: 12/49
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