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Add 98/5 and 98/63

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 1 35/63

98/5 + 98/63 is 952/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    98/5 = 98 × 63/5 × 63 = 6174/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    98/63 = 98 × 5/63 × 5 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6174/315 + 490/315 = 6174 + 490/315 = 6664/315
  5. 6664/315 simplified gives 952/45
  6. So, 98/5 + 98/63 = 952/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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