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Add 63/54 and 9/98

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 9/98

63/54 + 9/98 is 185/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    9/98 = 9 × 27/98 × 27 = 243/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/2646 + 243/2646 = 3087 + 243/2646 = 3330/2646
  5. 3330/2646 simplified gives 185/147
  6. So, 63/54 + 9/98 = 185/147
    In mixed form: 138/147

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