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Add 12/63 and 35/98

12/63 + 35/98 is 23/42.

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,
    12/63 = 12 × 14/63 × 14 = 168/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/882 + 315/882 = 168 + 315/882 = 483/882
  5. 483/882 simplified gives 23/42
  6. So, 12/63 + 35/98 = 23/42

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