Add 60/63 and 56/98
60/63 + 56/98 is 32/21.
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,
60/63 = 60 × 14/63 × 14 = 840/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
56/98 = 56 × 9/98 × 9 = 504/882 - Add the two like fractions:
840/882 + 504/882 = 840 + 504/882 = 1344/882 - 1344/882 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 60/63 + 56/98 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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