Add 12/98 and 42/63
12/98 + 42/63 is 116/147.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
108/882 + 588/882 = 108 + 588/882 = 696/882 - 696/882 simplified gives 116/147
- So, 12/98 + 42/63 = 116/147
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