Add 42/4 and 63/98
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 63/98
42/4 + 63/98 is 78/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
63/98 = 63 × 2/98 × 2 = 126/196 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/196 + 126/196 = 2058 + 126/196 = 2184/196 - 2184/196 simplified gives 78/7
- So, 42/4 + 63/98 = 78/7
In mixed form: 111/7
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