Add 98/12 and 12/63
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 12/63
98/12 + 12/63 is 117/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
98/12 = 98 × 21/12 × 21 = 2058/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/252 + 48/252 = 2058 + 48/252 = 2106/252 - 2106/252 simplified gives 117/14
- So, 98/12 + 12/63 = 117/14
In mixed form: 85/14
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