Add 75/63 and 45/49, Solve 1 12/63 + 45/49 as a fraction

Add 75/63 and 45/49

1^st number: 1 12/63, 2^nd number: 45/49

75/63 + 45/49 is 310/147.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
75/63 = 75 × 7/63 × 7 = 525/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
45/49 = 45 × 9/49 × 9 = 405/441
Add the two like fractions:
525/441 + 405/441 = 525 + 405/441 = 930/441
930/441 simplified gives 310/147
So, 75/63 + 45/49 = 310/147
In mixed form: 216/147

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