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Add 50/98 and 63/84

50/98 + 63/84 is 247/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    63/84 = 63 × 7/84 × 7 = 441/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/588 + 441/588 = 300 + 441/588 = 741/588
  5. 741/588 simplified gives 247/196
  6. So, 50/98 + 63/84 = 247/196
    In mixed form: 151/196

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