Add 4/9 and 49/63
4/9 + 49/63 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
4/9 = 4 × 7/9 × 7 = 28/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
49/63 = 49 × 1/63 × 1 = 49/63 - Add the two like fractions:
28/63 + 49/63 = 28 + 49/63 = 77/63 - 77/63 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 4/9 + 49/63 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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