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Add 10/63 and 42/98

10/63 + 42/98 is 37/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    10/63 = 10 × 14/63 × 14 = 140/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/882 + 378/882 = 140 + 378/882 = 518/882
  5. 518/882 simplified gives 37/63
  6. So, 10/63 + 42/98 = 37/63

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