Add 48/63 and 40/98
48/63 + 40/98 is 172/147.
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,
48/63 = 48 × 14/63 × 14 = 672/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882 - Add the two like fractions:
672/882 + 360/882 = 672 + 360/882 = 1032/882 - 1032/882 simplified gives 172/147
- So, 48/63 + 40/98 = 172/147
In mixed form: 125/147
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