Add 63/72 and 9/49
63/72 + 9/49 is 415/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
9/49 = 9 × 72/49 × 72 = 648/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/3528 + 648/3528 = 3087 + 648/3528 = 3735/3528 - 3735/3528 simplified gives 415/392
- So, 63/72 + 9/49 = 415/392
In mixed form: 123/392
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