Add 45/98 and 63/72, Solve 45/98 + 63/72 as a fraction

Add 45/98 and 63/72

45/98 + 63/72 is 523/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
45/98 = 45 × 36/98 × 36 = 1620/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528
Add the two like fractions:
1620/3528 + 3087/3528 = 1620 + 3087/3528 = 4707/3528
4707/3528 simplified gives 523/392
So, 45/98 + 63/72 = 523/392
In mixed form: 1131/392

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