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Add 49/63 and 12/64

49/63 + 12/64 is 139/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 64 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    49/63 = 49 × 64/63 × 64 = 3136/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    12/64 = 12 × 63/64 × 63 = 756/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3136/4032 + 756/4032 = 3136 + 756/4032 = 3892/4032
  5. 3892/4032 simplified gives 139/144
  6. So, 49/63 + 12/64 = 139/144

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