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Add 7/49 and 5/63

7/49 + 5/63 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   7/49 = 7 × 9/49 × 9 = 63/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   5/63 = 5 × 7/63 × 7 = 35/441
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/441 + 35/441 = 63 + 35/441 = 98/441
5. 98/441 simplified gives 2/9
6. So, 7/49 + 5/63 = 2/9

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