Add 98/45 and 63/84
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 63/84
98/45 + 63/84 is 527/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
98/45 = 98 × 28/45 × 28 = 2744/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
63/84 = 63 × 15/84 × 15 = 945/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/1260 + 945/1260 = 2744 + 945/1260 = 3689/1260 - 3689/1260 simplified gives 527/180
- So, 98/45 + 63/84 = 527/180
In mixed form: 2167/180
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