Add 24/84 and 63/98
24/84 + 63/98 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
24/84 = 24 × 7/84 × 7 = 168/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
63/98 = 63 × 6/98 × 6 = 378/588 - Add the two like fractions:
168/588 + 378/588 = 168 + 378/588 = 546/588 - 546/588 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 24/84 + 63/98 = 13/14
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