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Add 5/63 and 60/49

1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 1 11/49

5/63 + 60/49 is 575/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    60/49 = 60 × 9/49 × 9 = 540/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/441 + 540/441 = 35 + 540/441 = 575/441
  5. So, 5/63 + 60/49 = 575/441
    In mixed form: 1134/441

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