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Add 21/98 and 63/9

1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 7 0/9

21/98 + 63/9 is 101/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    21/98 = 21 × 9/98 × 9 = 189/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    63/9 = 63 × 98/9 × 98 = 6174/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/882 + 6174/882 = 189 + 6174/882 = 6363/882
  5. 6363/882 simplified gives 101/14
  6. So, 21/98 + 63/9 = 101/14
    In mixed form: 73/14

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