Add 8/14 and 63/98
8/14 + 63/98 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98 - Add the two like fractions:
56/98 + 63/98 = 56 + 63/98 = 119/98 - 119/98 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 8/14 + 63/98 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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