Add 98/96 and 98/63
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 1 35/63
98/96 + 98/63 is 371/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
98/96 = 98 × 21/96 × 21 = 2058/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/2016 + 3136/2016 = 2058 + 3136/2016 = 5194/2016 - 5194/2016 simplified gives 371/144
- So, 98/96 + 98/63 = 371/144
In mixed form: 283/144
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