Add 98/40 and 10/63
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 10/63
98/40 + 10/63 is 3287/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
98/40 = 98 × 63/40 × 63 = 6174/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
10/63 = 10 × 40/63 × 40 = 400/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
6174/2520 + 400/2520 = 6174 + 400/2520 = 6574/2520 - 6574/2520 simplified gives 3287/1260
- So, 98/40 + 10/63 = 3287/1260
In mixed form: 2767/1260
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