Add 63/98 and 7/6
1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 1 1/6
63/98 + 7/6 is 38/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
7/6 = 7 × 49/6 × 49 = 343/294 - Add the two like fractions:
189/294 + 343/294 = 189 + 343/294 = 532/294 - 532/294 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 63/98 + 7/6 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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