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Add 81/98 and 15/63

81/98 + 15/63 is 313/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 63 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    81/98 = 81 × 9/98 × 9 = 729/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    15/63 = 15 × 14/63 × 14 = 210/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/882 + 210/882 = 729 + 210/882 = 939/882
  5. 939/882 simplified gives 313/294
  6. So, 81/98 + 15/63 = 313/294
    In mixed form: 119/294

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