Add 63/49 and 63/32
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 1 31/32
63/49 + 63/32 is 729/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
63/49 = 63 × 32/49 × 32 = 2016/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
63/32 = 63 × 49/32 × 49 = 3087/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/1568 + 3087/1568 = 2016 + 3087/1568 = 5103/1568 - 5103/1568 simplified gives 729/224
- So, 63/49 + 63/32 = 729/224
In mixed form: 357/224
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