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Add 63/98 and 15/9

1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 1 6/9

63/98 + 15/9 is 97/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/882 + 1470/882 = 567 + 1470/882 = 2037/882
  5. 2037/882 simplified gives 97/42
  6. So, 63/98 + 15/9 = 97/42
    In mixed form: 213/42

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