Add 63/70 and 12/98, Solve 63/70 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 63/70 and 12/98

63/70 + 12/98 is 501/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
63/70 = 63 × 7/70 × 7 = 441/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
Add the two like fractions:
441/490 + 60/490 = 441 + 60/490 = 501/490
So, 63/70 + 12/98 = 501/490
In mixed form: 111/490

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