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Add 70/63 and 15/49

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 15/49

70/63 + 15/49 is 625/441.

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,
    70/63 = 70 × 7/63 × 7 = 490/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/441 + 135/441 = 490 + 135/441 = 625/441
  5. So, 70/63 + 15/49 = 625/441
    In mixed form: 1184/441

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