Add 98/63 and 40/45
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 40/45
98/63 + 40/45 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
98/63 = 98 × 5/63 × 5 = 490/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
40/45 = 40 × 7/45 × 7 = 280/315 - Add the two like fractions:
490/315 + 280/315 = 490 + 280/315 = 770/315 - 770/315 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 98/63 + 40/45 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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