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Add 20/63 and 21/98

20/63 + 21/98 is 67/126.

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,
    20/63 = 20 × 14/63 × 14 = 280/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    21/98 = 21 × 9/98 × 9 = 189/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/882 + 189/882 = 280 + 189/882 = 469/882
  5. 469/882 simplified gives 67/126
  6. So, 20/63 + 21/98 = 67/126

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