Add 5/49 and 60/63
5/49 + 60/63 is 155/147.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 7/63 × 7 = 420/441 - Add the two like fractions:
45/441 + 420/441 = 45 + 420/441 = 465/441 - 465/441 simplified gives 155/147
- So, 5/49 + 60/63 = 155/147
In mixed form: 18/147
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