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Add 84/98 and 42/63

84/98 + 42/63 is 32/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    84/98 = 84 × 9/98 × 9 = 756/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/882 + 588/882 = 756 + 588/882 = 1344/882
  5. 1344/882 simplified gives 32/21
  6. So, 84/98 + 42/63 = 32/21
    In mixed form: 111/21

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