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Add 24/63 and 80/98

24/63 + 80/98 is 176/147.

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,
    80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/882 + 720/882 = 336 + 720/882 = 1056/882
  5. 1056/882 simplified gives 176/147
  6. So, 24/63 + 80/98 = 176/147
    In mixed form: 129/147

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