Add 63/54 and 35/49
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 35/49
63/54 + 35/49 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
35/49 = 35 × 54/49 × 54 = 1890/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/2646 + 1890/2646 = 3087 + 1890/2646 = 4977/2646 - 4977/2646 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 63/54 + 35/49 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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