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Add 18/63 and 54/98

18/63 + 54/98 is 41/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    18/63 = 18 × 14/63 × 14 = 252/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    54/98 = 54 × 9/98 × 9 = 486/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/882 + 486/882 = 252 + 486/882 = 738/882
  5. 738/882 simplified gives 41/49
  6. So, 18/63 + 54/98 = 41/49

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