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Add 98/63 and 24/45

1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 24/45

98/63 + 24/45 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    98/63 = 98 × 5/63 × 5 = 490/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/315 + 168/315 = 490 + 168/315 = 658/315
  5. 658/315 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 98/63 + 24/45 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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