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Add 63/49 and 70/81

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 70/81

63/49 + 70/81 is 1219/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    63/49 = 63 × 81/49 × 81 = 5103/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    70/81 = 70 × 49/81 × 49 = 3430/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5103/3969 + 3430/3969 = 5103 + 3430/3969 = 8533/3969
  5. 8533/3969 simplified gives 1219/567
  6. So, 63/49 + 70/81 = 1219/567
    In mixed form: 285/567

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