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Add 84/63 and 4/98

1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 4/98

84/63 + 4/98 is 202/147.

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,
    84/63 = 84 × 14/63 × 14 = 1176/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/882 + 36/882 = 1176 + 36/882 = 1212/882
  5. 1212/882 simplified gives 202/147
  6. So, 84/63 + 4/98 = 202/147
    In mixed form: 155/147

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