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Add 63/15 and 50/98

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 50/98

63/15 + 50/98 is 1154/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    63/15 = 63 × 98/15 × 98 = 6174/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6174/1470 + 750/1470 = 6174 + 750/1470 = 6924/1470
  5. 6924/1470 simplified gives 1154/245
  6. So, 63/15 + 50/98 = 1154/245
    In mixed form: 4174/245

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