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Add 63/6 and 18/49

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 18/49

63/6 + 18/49 is 1065/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    63/6 = 63 × 49/6 × 49 = 3087/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    18/49 = 18 × 6/49 × 6 = 108/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/294 + 108/294 = 3087 + 108/294 = 3195/294
  5. 3195/294 simplified gives 1065/98
  6. So, 63/6 + 18/49 = 1065/98
    In mixed form: 1085/98

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