Add 96/98 and 36/63
96/98 + 36/63 is 76/49.
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,
36/63 = 36 × 14/63 × 14 = 504/882 - Add the two like fractions:
864/882 + 504/882 = 864 + 504/882 = 1368/882 - 1368/882 simplified gives 76/49
- So, 96/98 + 36/63 = 76/49
In mixed form: 127/49
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