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Add 6/98 and 60/63

6/98 + 60/63 is 149/147.

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,
    6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    60/63 = 60 × 14/63 × 14 = 840/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/882 + 840/882 = 54 + 840/882 = 894/882
  5. 894/882 simplified gives 149/147
  6. So, 6/98 + 60/63 = 149/147
    In mixed form: 12/147

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