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Add 63/3 and 5/98

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 5/98

63/3 + 5/98 is 2063/98.

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,
    63/3 = 63 × 98/3 × 98 = 6174/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6174/294 + 15/294 = 6174 + 15/294 = 6189/294
  5. 6189/294 simplified gives 2063/98
  6. So, 63/3 + 5/98 = 2063/98
    In mixed form: 215/98

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