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Add 12/63 and 96/98

12/63 + 96/98 is 172/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   12/63 = 12 × 14/63 × 14 = 168/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   96/98 = 96 × 9/98 × 9 = 864/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/882 + 864/882 = 168 + 864/882 = 1032/882
5. 1032/882 simplified gives 172/147
6. So, 12/63 + 96/98 = 172/147
   In mixed form: 125/147

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