Add 63/72 and 8/98
63/72 + 8/98 is 375/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
8/98 = 8 × 36/98 × 36 = 288/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/3528 + 288/3528 = 3087 + 288/3528 = 3375/3528 - 3375/3528 simplified gives 375/392
- So, 63/72 + 8/98 = 375/392
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