Add 4/63 and 42/98
4/63 + 42/98 is 31/63.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 14/63 × 14 = 56/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882 - Add the two like fractions:
56/882 + 378/882 = 56 + 378/882 = 434/882 - 434/882 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 4/63 + 42/98 = 31/63
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