Add 49/63 and 21/70
49/63 + 21/70 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
49/63 = 49 × 10/63 × 10 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630 - Add the two like fractions:
490/630 + 189/630 = 490 + 189/630 = 679/630 - 679/630 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 49/63 + 21/70 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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