Add 63/9 and 49/4
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 12 1/4
63/9 + 49/4 is 77/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
63/9 = 63 × 4/9 × 4 = 252/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
49/4 = 49 × 9/4 × 9 = 441/36 - Add the two like fractions:
252/36 + 441/36 = 252 + 441/36 = 693/36 - 693/36 simplified gives 77/4
- So, 63/9 + 49/4 = 77/4
In mixed form: 191/4
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