Add 50/98 and 60/63
50/98 + 60/63 is 215/147.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
60/63 = 60 × 14/63 × 14 = 840/882 - Add the two like fractions:
450/882 + 840/882 = 450 + 840/882 = 1290/882 - 1290/882 simplified gives 215/147
- So, 50/98 + 60/63 = 215/147
In mixed form: 168/147
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