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
- 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,
75/63 = 75 × 14/63 × 14 = 1050/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/882 + 18/882 = 1050 + 18/882 = 1068/882 - 1068/882 simplified gives 178/147
- So, 75/63 + 2/98 = 178/147
In mixed form: 131/147
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