Add 63/35 and 48/49
1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 48/49
63/35 + 48/49 is 681/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
63/35 = 63 × 7/35 × 7 = 441/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
48/49 = 48 × 5/49 × 5 = 240/245 - Add the two like fractions:
441/245 + 240/245 = 441 + 240/245 = 681/245 - So, 63/35 + 48/49 = 681/245
In mixed form: 2191/245
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