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Add 4/49 and 3/63

4/49 + 3/63 is 19/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 63 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    4/49 = 4 × 9/49 × 9 = 36/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    3/63 = 3 × 7/63 × 7 = 21/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/441 + 21/441 = 36 + 21/441 = 57/441
  5. 57/441 simplified gives 19/147
  6. So, 4/49 + 3/63 = 19/147

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