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Add 24/98 and 63/36

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 1 27/36

24/98 + 63/36 is 391/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    24/98 = 24 × 18/98 × 18 = 432/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    63/36 = 63 × 49/36 × 49 = 3087/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1764 + 3087/1764 = 432 + 3087/1764 = 3519/1764
  5. 3519/1764 simplified gives 391/196
  6. So, 24/98 + 63/36 = 391/196
    In mixed form: 1195/196

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