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Add 6/63 and 35/49

6/63 + 35/49 is 17/21.

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,
    6/63 = 6 × 7/63 × 7 = 42/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    35/49 = 35 × 9/49 × 9 = 315/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/441 + 315/441 = 42 + 315/441 = 357/441
  5. 357/441 simplified gives 17/21
  6. So, 6/63 + 35/49 = 17/21

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