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Add 1/45 and 98/63

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 35/63

1/45 + 98/63 is 71/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    98/63 = 98 × 5/63 × 5 = 490/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/315 + 490/315 = 7 + 490/315 = 497/315
  5. 497/315 simplified gives 71/45
  6. So, 1/45 + 98/63 = 71/45
    In mixed form: 126/45

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