Add 60/63 and 48/98, Solve 60/63 + 48/98 as a fraction

Add 60/63 and 48/98

60/63 + 48/98 is 212/147.

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,
60/63 = 60 × 14/63 × 14 = 840/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
48/98 = 48 × 9/98 × 9 = 432/882
Add the two like fractions:
840/882 + 432/882 = 840 + 432/882 = 1272/882
1272/882 simplified gives 212/147
So, 60/63 + 48/98 = 212/147
In mixed form: 165/147

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