Add 63/98 and 28/56
63/98 + 28/56 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
28/56 = 28 × 7/56 × 7 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
252/392 + 196/392 = 252 + 196/392 = 448/392 - 448/392 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 63/98 + 28/56 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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