Add 63/12 and 6/98, Solve 5 3/12 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 63/12 and 6/98

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 6/98

63/12 + 6/98 is 1041/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
63/12 = 63 × 49/12 × 49 = 3087/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588
Add the two like fractions:
3087/588 + 36/588 = 3087 + 36/588 = 3123/588
3123/588 simplified gives 1041/196
So, 63/12 + 6/98 = 1041/196
In mixed form: 561/196

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