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Add 5/49 and 12/63

5/49 + 12/63 is 43/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 63 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    12/63 = 12 × 7/63 × 7 = 84/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/441 + 84/441 = 45 + 84/441 = 129/441
  5. 129/441 simplified gives 43/147
  6. So, 5/49 + 12/63 = 43/147

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