Add 9/63 and 48/49
9/63 + 48/49 is 55/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/63 = 9 × 7/63 × 7 = 63/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
48/49 = 48 × 9/49 × 9 = 432/441 - Add the two like fractions:
63/441 + 432/441 = 63 + 432/441 = 495/441 - 495/441 simplified gives 55/49
- So, 9/63 + 48/49 = 55/49
In mixed form: 16/49
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