Add 4/6 and 49/63
4/6 + 49/63 is 13/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
4/6 = 4 × 21/6 × 21 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126 - Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 98/126 = 84 + 98/126 = 182/126 - 182/126 simplified gives 13/9
- So, 4/6 + 49/63 = 13/9
In mixed form: 14/9
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