Add 72/63 and 98/60, Solve 1 9/63 + 1 38/60 as a fraction

Add 72/63 and 98/60

1^st number: 1 9/63, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

72/63 + 98/60 is 583/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
72/63 = 72 × 20/63 × 20 = 1440/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
98/60 = 98 × 21/60 × 21 = 2058/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1440/1260 + 2058/1260 = 1440 + 2058/1260 = 3498/1260
3498/1260 simplified gives 583/210
So, 72/63 + 98/60 = 583/210
In mixed form: 2163/210

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