Add 40/63 and 9/49
40/63 + 9/49 is 361/441.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 7/63 × 7 = 280/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
9/49 = 9 × 9/49 × 9 = 81/441 - Add the two like fractions:
280/441 + 81/441 = 280 + 81/441 = 361/441 - So, 40/63 + 9/49 = 361/441
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