Add 12/63 and 40/98
12/63 + 40/98 is 88/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
12/63 = 12 × 14/63 × 14 = 168/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882 - Add the two like fractions:
168/882 + 360/882 = 168 + 360/882 = 528/882 - 528/882 simplified gives 88/147
- So, 12/63 + 40/98 = 88/147
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