Add 2/98 and 21/63
2/98 + 21/63 is 52/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
21/63 = 21 × 14/63 × 14 = 294/882 - Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 294/882 = 18 + 294/882 = 312/882 - 312/882 simplified gives 52/147
- So, 2/98 + 21/63 = 52/147
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