Add 63/98 and 20/48
63/98 + 20/48 is 89/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
63/98 = 63 × 24/98 × 24 = 1512/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2352 + 980/2352 = 1512 + 980/2352 = 2492/2352 - 2492/2352 simplified gives 89/84
- So, 63/98 + 20/48 = 89/84
In mixed form: 15/84
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