Add 98/20 and 63/9
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 7 0/9
98/20 + 63/9 is 119/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
63/9 = 63 × 20/9 × 20 = 1260/180 - Add the two like fractions:
882/180 + 1260/180 = 882 + 1260/180 = 2142/180 - 2142/180 simplified gives 119/10
- So, 98/20 + 63/9 = 119/10
In mixed form: 119/10
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