Add 70/63 and 63/98
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 63/98
70/63 + 63/98 is 221/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
70/63 = 70 × 14/63 × 14 = 980/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882 - Add the two like fractions:
980/882 + 567/882 = 980 + 567/882 = 1547/882 - 1547/882 simplified gives 221/126
- So, 70/63 + 63/98 = 221/126
In mixed form: 195/126
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: