Add 63/56 and 42/98
1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 42/98
63/56 + 42/98 is 87/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
63/56 = 63 × 7/56 × 7 = 441/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
42/98 = 42 × 4/98 × 4 = 168/392 - Add the two like fractions:
441/392 + 168/392 = 441 + 168/392 = 609/392 - 609/392 simplified gives 87/56
- So, 63/56 + 42/98 = 87/56
In mixed form: 131/56
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