Add 63/20 and 12/98
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 12/98
63/20 + 12/98 is 3207/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
63/20 = 63 × 49/20 × 49 = 3087/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
12/98 = 12 × 10/98 × 10 = 120/980 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/980 + 120/980 = 3087 + 120/980 = 3207/980 - So, 63/20 + 12/98 = 3207/980
In mixed form: 3267/980
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