Add 63/16 and 36/98
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 36/98
63/16 + 36/98 is 3375/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
36/98 = 36 × 8/98 × 8 = 288/784 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/784 + 288/784 = 3087 + 288/784 = 3375/784 - So, 63/16 + 36/98 = 3375/784
In mixed form: 4239/784
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