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Add 42/49 and 10/63

42/49 + 10/63 is 64/63.

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,
    42/49 = 42 × 9/49 × 9 = 378/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    10/63 = 10 × 7/63 × 7 = 70/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/441 + 70/441 = 378 + 70/441 = 448/441
  5. 448/441 simplified gives 64/63
  6. So, 42/49 + 10/63 = 64/63
    In mixed form: 11/63

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