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Add 98/63 and 7/27

1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 7/27

98/63 + 7/27 is 49/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    98/63 = 98 × 3/63 × 3 = 294/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    7/27 = 7 × 7/27 × 7 = 49/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/189 + 49/189 = 294 + 49/189 = 343/189
  5. 343/189 simplified gives 49/27
  6. So, 98/63 + 7/27 = 49/27
    In mixed form: 122/27

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