Add 63/98 and 35/56
63/98 + 35/56 is 71/56.
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,
35/56 = 35 × 7/56 × 7 = 245/392 - Add the two like fractions:
252/392 + 245/392 = 252 + 245/392 = 497/392 - 497/392 simplified gives 71/56
- So, 63/98 + 35/56 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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