Add 48/98 and 42/63
48/98 + 42/63 is 170/147.
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,
48/98 = 48 × 9/98 × 9 = 432/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
432/882 + 588/882 = 432 + 588/882 = 1020/882 - 1020/882 simplified gives 170/147
- So, 48/98 + 42/63 = 170/147
In mixed form: 123/147
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