Add 98/63 and 42/56
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 42/56
98/63 + 42/56 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
98/63 = 98 × 8/63 × 8 = 784/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
784/504 + 378/504 = 784 + 378/504 = 1162/504 - 1162/504 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 98/63 + 42/56 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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