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Add 3/63 and 24/98

3/63 + 24/98 is 43/147.

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,
    3/63 = 3 × 14/63 × 14 = 42/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/882 + 216/882 = 42 + 216/882 = 258/882
  5. 258/882 simplified gives 43/147
  6. So, 3/63 + 24/98 = 43/147

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