Add 63/8 and 18/98
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 18/98
63/8 + 18/98 is 3159/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
63/8 = 63 × 49/8 × 49 = 3087/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/392 + 72/392 = 3087 + 72/392 = 3159/392 - So, 63/8 + 18/98 = 3159/392
In mixed form: 823/392
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