Add 21/63 and 36/98
21/63 + 36/98 is 103/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
21/63 = 21 × 14/63 × 14 = 294/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
36/98 = 36 × 9/98 × 9 = 324/882 - Add the two like fractions:
294/882 + 324/882 = 294 + 324/882 = 618/882 - 618/882 simplified gives 103/147
- So, 21/63 + 36/98 = 103/147
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