Add 98/63 and 40/80, Solve 1 35/63 + 40/80 as a fraction

Add 98/63 and 40/80

1^st number: 1 35/63, 2^nd number: 40/80

98/63 + 40/80 is 37/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
98/63 = 98 × 80/63 × 80 = 7840/5040
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
40/80 = 40 × 63/80 × 63 = 2520/5040
Add the two like fractions:
7840/5040 + 2520/5040 = 7840 + 2520/5040 = 10360/5040
10360/5040 simplified gives 37/18
So, 98/63 + 40/80 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18

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