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Add 8/49 and 8/63

8/49 + 8/63 is 128/441.

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,
    8/49 = 8 × 9/49 × 9 = 72/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
    8/63 = 8 × 7/63 × 7 = 56/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/441 + 56/441 = 72 + 56/441 = 128/441
  5. So, 8/49 + 8/63 = 128/441

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