Add 98/63 and 3/16
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 3/16
98/63 + 3/16 is 251/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
98/63 = 98 × 16/63 × 16 = 1568/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
3/16 = 3 × 63/16 × 63 = 189/1008 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/1008 + 189/1008 = 1568 + 189/1008 = 1757/1008 - 1757/1008 simplified gives 251/144
- So, 98/63 + 3/16 = 251/144
In mixed form: 1107/144
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