Add 98/63 and 60/80
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 60/80
98/63 + 60/80 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/80 = 60 × 63/80 × 63 = 3780/5040 - Add the two like fractions:
7840/5040 + 3780/5040 = 7840 + 3780/5040 = 11620/5040 - 11620/5040 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 98/63 + 60/80 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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