Add 63/49 and 4/36
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 4/36
63/49 + 4/36 is 88/63.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1764 + 196/1764 = 2268 + 196/1764 = 2464/1764 - 2464/1764 simplified gives 88/63
- So, 63/49 + 4/36 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63
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