Add 63/72 and 45/98, Solve 63/72 + 45/98 as a fraction

Add 63/72 and 45/98

63/72 + 45/98 is 523/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
63/72 = 63 × 49/72 × 49 = 3087/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
45/98 = 45 × 36/98 × 36 = 1620/3528
Add the two like fractions:
3087/3528 + 1620/3528 = 3087 + 1620/3528 = 4707/3528
4707/3528 simplified gives 523/392
So, 63/72 + 45/98 = 523/392
In mixed form: 1131/392

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