Add 5/63 and 16/49
5/63 + 16/49 is 179/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
16/49 = 16 × 9/49 × 9 = 144/441 - Add the two like fractions:
35/441 + 144/441 = 35 + 144/441 = 179/441 - So, 5/63 + 16/49 = 179/441
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