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Add 98/6 and 63/4

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 15 3/4

98/6 + 63/4 is 385/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    98/6 = 98 × 2/6 × 2 = 196/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    63/4 = 63 × 3/4 × 3 = 189/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/12 + 189/12 = 196 + 189/12 = 385/12
  5. So, 98/6 + 63/4 = 385/12
    In mixed form: 321/12

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