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Add 36/98 and 48/63

36/98 + 48/63 is 166/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 63 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    36/98 = 36 × 9/98 × 9 = 324/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    48/63 = 48 × 14/63 × 14 = 672/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/882 + 672/882 = 324 + 672/882 = 996/882
  5. 996/882 simplified gives 166/147
  6. So, 36/98 + 48/63 = 166/147
    In mixed form: 119/147

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