Add 60/63 and 5/49
60/63 + 5/49 is 155/147.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 9/49 × 9 = 45/441 - Add the two like fractions:
420/441 + 45/441 = 420 + 45/441 = 465/441 - 465/441 simplified gives 155/147
- So, 60/63 + 5/49 = 155/147
In mixed form: 18/147
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