Add 63/49 and 15/36
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 15/36
63/49 + 15/36 is 143/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
63/49 = 63 × 36/49 × 36 = 2268/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1764 + 735/1764 = 2268 + 735/1764 = 3003/1764 - 3003/1764 simplified gives 143/84
- So, 63/49 + 15/36 = 143/84
In mixed form: 159/84
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