Add 6/98 and 72/63, Solve 6/98 + 1 9/63 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 72/63

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 1 9/63

6/98 + 72/63 is 59/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
72/63 = 72 × 14/63 × 14 = 1008/882
Add the two like fractions:
54/882 + 1008/882 = 54 + 1008/882 = 1062/882
1062/882 simplified gives 59/49
So, 6/98 + 72/63 = 59/49
In mixed form: 110/49

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