Add 14/84 and 63/98
14/84 + 63/98 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
14/84 = 14 × 7/84 × 7 = 98/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
63/98 = 63 × 6/98 × 6 = 378/588 - Add the two like fractions:
98/588 + 378/588 = 98 + 378/588 = 476/588 - 476/588 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 14/84 + 63/98 = 17/21
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