Add 18/21 and 63/98
18/21 + 63/98 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
18/21 = 18 × 14/21 × 14 = 252/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294 - Add the two like fractions:
252/294 + 189/294 = 252 + 189/294 = 441/294 - 441/294 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 18/21 + 63/98 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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