Add 63/49 and 6/36, Solve 1 14/49 + 6/36 as a fraction

Add 63/49 and 6/36

1^st number: 1 14/49, 2^nd number: 6/36

63/49 + 6/36 is 61/42.

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,
6/36 = 6 × 49/36 × 49 = 294/1764
Add the two like fractions:
2268/1764 + 294/1764 = 2268 + 294/1764 = 2562/1764
2562/1764 simplified gives 61/42
So, 63/49 + 6/36 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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