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Add 81/98 and 63/80

81/98 + 63/80 is 6327/3920.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    81/98 = 81 × 40/98 × 40 = 3240/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    63/80 = 63 × 49/80 × 49 = 3087/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/3920 + 3087/3920 = 3240 + 3087/3920 = 6327/3920
  5. So, 81/98 + 63/80 = 6327/3920
    In mixed form: 12407/3920

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