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Add 45/63 and 60/98

45/63 + 60/98 is 65/49.

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,
    45/63 = 45 × 14/63 × 14 = 630/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    60/98 = 60 × 9/98 × 9 = 540/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/882 + 540/882 = 630 + 540/882 = 1170/882
  5. 1170/882 simplified gives 65/49
  6. So, 45/63 + 60/98 = 65/49
    In mixed form: 116/49

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