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Add 63/75 and 63/49

1st number: 63/75, 2nd number: 1 14/49

63/75 + 63/49 is 372/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
    63/75 = 63 × 49/75 × 49 = 3087/3675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
    63/49 = 63 × 75/49 × 75 = 4725/3675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/3675 + 4725/3675 = 3087 + 4725/3675 = 7812/3675
  5. 7812/3675 simplified gives 372/175
  6. So, 63/75 + 63/49 = 372/175
    In mixed form: 222/175

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