Add 63/98 and 60/84
63/98 + 60/84 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
63/98 = 63 × 6/98 × 6 = 378/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
60/84 = 60 × 7/84 × 7 = 420/588 - Add the two like fractions:
378/588 + 420/588 = 378 + 420/588 = 798/588 - 798/588 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 63/98 + 60/84 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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