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Add 6/3 and 63/98

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 63/98

6/3 + 63/98 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    6/3 = 6 × 98/3 × 98 = 588/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/294 + 189/294 = 588 + 189/294 = 777/294
  5. 777/294 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 6/3 + 63/98 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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