Add 45/49 and 56/63
45/49 + 56/63 is 797/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
45/49 = 45 × 9/49 × 9 = 405/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
56/63 = 56 × 7/63 × 7 = 392/441 - Add the two like fractions:
405/441 + 392/441 = 405 + 392/441 = 797/441 - So, 45/49 + 56/63 = 797/441
In mixed form: 1356/441
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