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Add 63/3 and 14/98

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 14/98

63/3 + 14/98 is 148/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    63/3 = 63 × 98/3 × 98 = 6174/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6174/294 + 42/294 = 6174 + 42/294 = 6216/294
  5. 6216/294 simplified gives 148/7
  6. So, 63/3 + 14/98 = 148/7
    In mixed form: 211/7

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