Add 63/84 and 84/98
63/84 + 84/98 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
63/84 = 63 × 7/84 × 7 = 441/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
84/98 = 84 × 6/98 × 6 = 504/588 - Add the two like fractions:
441/588 + 504/588 = 441 + 504/588 = 945/588 - 945/588 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 63/84 + 84/98 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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