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Add 2/63 and 84/98

2/63 + 84/98 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    2/63 = 2 × 14/63 × 14 = 28/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    84/98 = 84 × 9/98 × 9 = 756/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/882 + 756/882 = 28 + 756/882 = 784/882
  5. 784/882 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 2/63 + 84/98 = 8/9

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