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Add 63/84 and 30/98

63/84 + 30/98 is 207/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    63/84 = 63 × 7/84 × 7 = 441/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/588 + 180/588 = 441 + 180/588 = 621/588
  5. 621/588 simplified gives 207/196
  6. So, 63/84 + 30/98 = 207/196
    In mixed form: 111/196

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