Add 49/63 and 42/70
49/63 + 42/70 is 62/45.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
490/630 + 378/630 = 490 + 378/630 = 868/630 - 868/630 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 49/63 + 42/70 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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