Add 60/63 and 20/49
60/63 + 20/49 is 200/147.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 7/63 × 7 = 420/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441 - Add the two like fractions:
420/441 + 180/441 = 420 + 180/441 = 600/441 - 600/441 simplified gives 200/147
- So, 60/63 + 20/49 = 200/147
In mixed form: 153/147
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