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Add 63/98 and 28/49

63/98 + 28/49 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    28/49 = 28 × 2/49 × 2 = 56/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/98 + 56/98 = 63 + 56/98 = 119/98
  5. 119/98 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 63/98 + 28/49 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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