Add 36/63 and 40/49, Solve 36/63 + 40/49 as a fraction

Add 36/63 and 40/49

36/63 + 40/49 is 68/49.

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,
40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441
Add the two like fractions:
252/441 + 360/441 = 252 + 360/441 = 612/441
612/441 simplified gives 68/49
So, 36/63 + 40/49 = 68/49
In mixed form: 119/49

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