Add 63/98 and 60/80
63/98 + 60/80 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
63/98 = 63 × 40/98 × 40 = 2520/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
60/80 = 60 × 49/80 × 49 = 2940/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/3920 + 2940/3920 = 2520 + 2940/3920 = 5460/3920 - 5460/3920 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 63/98 + 60/80 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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