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Add 30/63 and 6/49

30/63 + 6/49 is 88/147.

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,
    30/63 = 30 × 7/63 × 7 = 210/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/441 + 54/441 = 210 + 54/441 = 264/441
  5. 264/441 simplified gives 88/147
  6. So, 30/63 + 6/49 = 88/147

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