Add 96/98 and 12/63
96/98 + 12/63 is 172/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
96/98 = 96 × 9/98 × 9 = 864/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
12/63 = 12 × 14/63 × 14 = 168/882 - Add the two like fractions:
864/882 + 168/882 = 864 + 168/882 = 1032/882 - 1032/882 simplified gives 172/147
- So, 96/98 + 12/63 = 172/147
In mixed form: 125/147
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