Add 60/98 and 42/63
60/98 + 42/63 is 188/147.
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,
60/98 = 60 × 9/98 × 9 = 540/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
540/882 + 588/882 = 540 + 588/882 = 1128/882 - 1128/882 simplified gives 188/147
- So, 60/98 + 42/63 = 188/147
In mixed form: 141/147
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