Add 63/16 and 12/98, Solve 3 15/16 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 63/16 and 12/98

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 12/98

63/16 + 12/98 is 3183/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
63/16 = 63 × 49/16 × 49 = 3087/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
12/98 = 12 × 8/98 × 8 = 96/784
Add the two like fractions:
3087/784 + 96/784 = 3087 + 96/784 = 3183/784
So, 63/16 + 12/98 = 3183/784
In mixed form: 447/784

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