Add 98/80 and 63/75
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 63/75
98/80 + 63/75 is 413/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
98/80 = 98 × 15/80 × 15 = 1470/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
63/75 = 63 × 16/75 × 16 = 1008/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/1200 + 1008/1200 = 1470 + 1008/1200 = 2478/1200 - 2478/1200 simplified gives 413/200
- So, 98/80 + 63/75 = 413/200
In mixed form: 213/200
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