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Add 24/63 and 60/98

24/63 + 60/98 is 146/147.

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,
    24/63 = 24 × 14/63 × 14 = 336/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    60/98 = 60 × 9/98 × 9 = 540/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/882 + 540/882 = 336 + 540/882 = 876/882
  5. 876/882 simplified gives 146/147
  6. So, 24/63 + 60/98 = 146/147

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