Add 56/63 and 48/98
56/63 + 48/98 is 608/441.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 14/63 × 14 = 784/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
48/98 = 48 × 9/98 × 9 = 432/882 - Add the two like fractions:
784/882 + 432/882 = 784 + 432/882 = 1216/882 - 1216/882 simplified gives 608/441
- So, 56/63 + 48/98 = 608/441
In mixed form: 1167/441
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