Add 5/63 and 72/98
5/63 + 72/98 is 359/441.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 14/63 × 14 = 70/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Add the two like fractions:
70/882 + 648/882 = 70 + 648/882 = 718/882 - 718/882 simplified gives 359/441
- So, 5/63 + 72/98 = 359/441
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