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Add 75/63 and 2/98

1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 2/98

75/63 + 2/98 is 178/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    75/63 = 75 × 14/63 × 14 = 1050/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/882 + 18/882 = 1050 + 18/882 = 1068/882
  5. 1068/882 simplified gives 178/147
  6. So, 75/63 + 2/98 = 178/147
    In mixed form: 131/147

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