Add 9/98 and 63/48, Solve 9/98 + 1 15/48 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 63/48

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

9/98 + 63/48 is 1101/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
9/98 = 9 × 24/98 × 24 = 216/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
Add the two like fractions:
216/2352 + 3087/2352 = 216 + 3087/2352 = 3303/2352
3303/2352 simplified gives 1101/784
So, 9/98 + 63/48 = 1101/784
In mixed form: 1317/784

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