Add 98/4 and 42/63
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 42/63
98/4 + 42/63 is 151/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
98/4 = 98 × 63/4 × 63 = 6174/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
6174/252 + 168/252 = 6174 + 168/252 = 6342/252 - 6342/252 simplified gives 151/6
- So, 98/4 + 42/63 = 151/6
In mixed form: 251/6
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