Add 98/7 and 42/63
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 42/63
98/7 + 42/63 is 44/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
98/7 = 98 × 9/7 × 9 = 882/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
42/63 = 42 × 1/63 × 1 = 42/63 - Add the two like fractions:
882/63 + 42/63 = 882 + 42/63 = 924/63 - 924/63 simplified gives 44/3
- So, 98/7 + 42/63 = 44/3
In mixed form: 142/3
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