Add 98/63 and 15/20
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 15/20
98/63 + 15/20 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 20 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
98/63 = 98 × 20/63 × 20 = 1960/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
15/20 = 15 × 63/20 × 63 = 945/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1260 + 945/1260 = 1960 + 945/1260 = 2905/1260 - 2905/1260 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 98/63 + 15/20 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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