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Add 7/63 and 48/49

7/63 + 48/49 is 481/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    7/63 = 7 × 7/63 × 7 = 49/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/441 + 432/441 = 49 + 432/441 = 481/441
  5. So, 7/63 + 48/49 = 481/441
    In mixed form: 140/441

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