Add 9/49 and 60/63
9/49 + 60/63 is 167/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
9/49 = 9 × 9/49 × 9 = 81/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
60/63 = 60 × 7/63 × 7 = 420/441 - Add the two like fractions:
81/441 + 420/441 = 81 + 420/441 = 501/441 - 501/441 simplified gives 167/147
- So, 9/49 + 60/63 = 167/147
In mixed form: 120/147
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