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Add 50/63 and 2/98

50/63 + 2/98 is 359/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/882 + 18/882 = 700 + 18/882 = 718/882
  5. 718/882 simplified gives 359/441
  6. So, 50/63 + 2/98 = 359/441

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