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Add 45/9 and 63/98

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 63/98

45/9 + 63/98 is 79/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/882 + 567/882 = 4410 + 567/882 = 4977/882
  5. 4977/882 simplified gives 79/14
  6. So, 45/9 + 63/98 = 79/14
    In mixed form: 59/14

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