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Add 8/63 and 63/49

1st number: 8/63, 2nd number: 1 14/49

8/63 + 63/49 is 89/63.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 7/63 × 7 = 56/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    63/49 = 63 × 9/49 × 9 = 567/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/441 + 567/441 = 56 + 567/441 = 623/441
  5. 623/441 simplified gives 89/63
  6. So, 8/63 + 63/49 = 89/63
    In mixed form: 126/63

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