Add 12/6 and 63/98
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 63/98
12/6 + 63/98 is 37/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
12/6 = 12 × 49/6 × 49 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294 - Add the two like fractions:
588/294 + 189/294 = 588 + 189/294 = 777/294 - 777/294 simplified gives 37/14
- So, 12/6 + 63/98 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14
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