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Add 3/63 and 81/49

1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 1 32/49

3/63 + 81/49 is 250/147.

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,
    3/63 = 3 × 7/63 × 7 = 21/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    81/49 = 81 × 9/49 × 9 = 729/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/441 + 729/441 = 21 + 729/441 = 750/441
  5. 750/441 simplified gives 250/147
  6. So, 3/63 + 81/49 = 250/147
    In mixed form: 1103/147

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