Add 40/98 and 50/63
40/98 + 50/63 is 530/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882 - Add the two like fractions:
360/882 + 700/882 = 360 + 700/882 = 1060/882 - 1060/882 simplified gives 530/441
- So, 40/98 + 50/63 = 530/441
In mixed form: 189/441
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