Add 72/98 and 56/63
72/98 + 56/63 is 716/441.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
56/63 = 56 × 14/63 × 14 = 784/882 - Add the two like fractions:
648/882 + 784/882 = 648 + 784/882 = 1432/882 - 1432/882 simplified gives 716/441
- So, 72/98 + 56/63 = 716/441
In mixed form: 1275/441
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