Add 63/98 and 50/63
63/98 + 50/63 is 181/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882 - Add the two like fractions:
567/882 + 700/882 = 567 + 700/882 = 1267/882 - 1267/882 simplified gives 181/126
- So, 63/98 + 50/63 = 181/126
In mixed form: 155/126
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