Add 98/48 and 7/63, Solve 2 2/48 + 7/63 as a fraction

Add 98/48 and 7/63

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 7/63

98/48 + 7/63 is 155/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
98/48 = 98 × 21/48 × 21 = 2058/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008
Add the two like fractions:
2058/1008 + 112/1008 = 2058 + 112/1008 = 2170/1008
2170/1008 simplified gives 155/72
So, 98/48 + 7/63 = 155/72
In mixed form: 211/72

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