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Add 14/63 and 98/6

1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 16 2/6

14/63 + 98/6 is 149/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 6 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    98/6 = 98 × 21/6 × 21 = 2058/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/126 + 2058/126 = 28 + 2058/126 = 2086/126
  5. 2086/126 simplified gives 149/9
  6. So, 14/63 + 98/6 = 149/9
    In mixed form: 165/9

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