Add 63/36 and 6/98, Solve 1 27/36 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 63/36 and 6/98

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 6/98

63/36 + 6/98 is 355/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
63/36 = 63 × 49/36 × 49 = 3087/1764
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
6/98 = 6 × 18/98 × 18 = 108/1764
Add the two like fractions:
3087/1764 + 108/1764 = 3087 + 108/1764 = 3195/1764
3195/1764 simplified gives 355/196
So, 63/36 + 6/98 = 355/196
In mixed form: 1159/196

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