Add 5/49 and 15/63
5/49 + 15/63 is 50/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
15/63 = 15 × 7/63 × 7 = 105/441 - Add the two like fractions:
45/441 + 105/441 = 45 + 105/441 = 150/441 - 150/441 simplified gives 50/147
- So, 5/49 + 15/63 = 50/147
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