Add 63/98 and 7/24
63/98 + 7/24 is 157/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
63/98 = 63 × 12/98 × 12 = 756/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
7/24 = 7 × 49/24 × 49 = 343/1176 - Add the two like fractions:
756/1176 + 343/1176 = 756 + 343/1176 = 1099/1176 - 1099/1176 simplified gives 157/168
- So, 63/98 + 7/24 = 157/168
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