Add 48/63 and 96/98
48/63 + 96/98 is 256/147.
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,
96/98 = 96 × 9/98 × 9 = 864/882 - Add the two like fractions:
672/882 + 864/882 = 672 + 864/882 = 1536/882 - 1536/882 simplified gives 256/147
- So, 48/63 + 96/98 = 256/147
In mixed form: 1109/147
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