Add 49/63 and 8/18
49/63 + 8/18 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
49/63 = 49 × 2/63 × 2 = 98/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
8/18 = 8 × 7/18 × 7 = 56/126 - Add the two like fractions:
98/126 + 56/126 = 98 + 56/126 = 154/126 - 154/126 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 49/63 + 8/18 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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