Add 36/63 and 36/49
36/63 + 36/49 is 64/49.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 7/63 × 7 = 252/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
36/49 = 36 × 9/49 × 9 = 324/441 - Add the two like fractions:
252/441 + 324/441 = 252 + 324/441 = 576/441 - 576/441 simplified gives 64/49
- So, 36/63 + 36/49 = 64/49
In mixed form: 115/49
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