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Add 98/30 and 8/63

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 8/63

98/30 + 8/63 is 1069/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
    98/30 = 98 × 21/30 × 21 = 2058/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    8/63 = 8 × 10/63 × 10 = 80/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/630 + 80/630 = 2058 + 80/630 = 2138/630
  5. 2138/630 simplified gives 1069/315
  6. So, 98/30 + 8/63 = 1069/315
    In mixed form: 3124/315

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