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Add 6/63 and 6/49

6/63 + 6/49 is 32/147.

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,
    6/49 = 6 × 9/49 × 9 = 54/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/441 + 54/441 = 42 + 54/441 = 96/441
  5. 96/441 simplified gives 32/147
  6. So, 6/63 + 6/49 = 32/147

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