Add 98/2 and 7/63
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 7/63
98/2 + 7/63 is 442/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
98/2 = 98 × 63/2 × 63 = 6174/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126 - Add the two like fractions:
6174/126 + 14/126 = 6174 + 14/126 = 6188/126 - 6188/126 simplified gives 442/9
- So, 98/2 + 7/63 = 442/9
In mixed form: 491/9
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