Add 63/21 and 5/49, Solve 3 0/21 + 5/49 as a fraction

Add 63/21 and 5/49

1^st number: 3 0/21, 2^nd number: 5/49

63/21 + 5/49 is 152/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
63/21 = 63 × 7/21 × 7 = 441/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
5/49 = 5 × 3/49 × 3 = 15/147
Add the two like fractions:
441/147 + 15/147 = 441 + 15/147 = 456/147
456/147 simplified gives 152/49
So, 63/21 + 5/49 = 152/49
In mixed form: 35/49

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