Add 98/63 and 63/84
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 63/84
98/63 + 63/84 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
63/84 = 63 × 3/84 × 3 = 189/252 - Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 189/252 = 392 + 189/252 = 581/252 - 581/252 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 98/63 + 63/84 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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