Add 63/4 and 8/49
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 8/49
63/4 + 8/49 is 3119/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
8/49 = 8 × 4/49 × 4 = 32/196 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/196 + 32/196 = 3087 + 32/196 = 3119/196 - So, 63/4 + 8/49 = 3119/196
In mixed form: 15179/196
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