Add 63/4 and 42/98
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 42/98
63/4 + 42/98 is 453/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/196 + 84/196 = 3087 + 84/196 = 3171/196 - 3171/196 simplified gives 453/28
- So, 63/4 + 42/98 = 453/28
In mixed form: 165/28
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