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Add 75/63 and 3/49

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 3/49

75/63 + 3/49 is 184/147.

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,
    75/63 = 75 × 7/63 × 7 = 525/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/441 + 27/441 = 525 + 27/441 = 552/441
  5. 552/441 simplified gives 184/147
  6. So, 75/63 + 3/49 = 184/147
    In mixed form: 137/147

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