Add 63/98 and 98/9, Solve 63/98 + 10 8/9 as a fraction

Add 63/98 and 98/9

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 10 8/9

63/98 + 98/9 is 1453/126.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
98/9 = 98 × 98/9 × 98 = 9604/882
Add the two like fractions:
567/882 + 9604/882 = 567 + 9604/882 = 10171/882
10171/882 simplified gives 1453/126
So, 63/98 + 98/9 = 1453/126
In mixed form: 1167/126

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