Add 98/63 and 12/18
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 12/18
98/63 + 12/18 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
98/63 = 98 × 2/63 × 2 = 196/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Add the two like fractions:
196/126 + 84/126 = 196 + 84/126 = 280/126 - 280/126 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 98/63 + 12/18 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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