Add 5/63 and 40/49
5/63 + 40/49 is 395/441.
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,
40/49 = 40 × 9/49 × 9 = 360/441 - Add the two like fractions:
35/441 + 360/441 = 35 + 360/441 = 395/441 - So, 5/63 + 40/49 = 395/441
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