Add 98/45 and 15/63
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 15/63
98/45 + 15/63 is 761/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Add the two like fractions:
686/315 + 75/315 = 686 + 75/315 = 761/315 - So, 98/45 + 15/63 = 761/315
In mixed form: 2131/315
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