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Add 49/63 and 18/49

49/63 + 18/49 is 505/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    49/63 = 49 × 7/63 × 7 = 343/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    18/49 = 18 × 9/49 × 9 = 162/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/441 + 162/441 = 343 + 162/441 = 505/441
  5. So, 49/63 + 18/49 = 505/441
    In mixed form: 164/441

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