Add 98/63 and 2/6
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 2/6
98/63 + 2/6 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
98/63 = 98 × 2/63 × 2 = 196/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
2/6 = 2 × 21/6 × 21 = 42/126 - Add the two like fractions:
196/126 + 42/126 = 196 + 42/126 = 238/126 - 238/126 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 98/63 + 2/6 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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