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Add 63/4 and 12/98

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 12/98

63/4 + 12/98 is 3111/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/196 + 24/196 = 3087 + 24/196 = 3111/196
  5. So, 63/4 + 12/98 = 3111/196
    In mixed form: 15171/196

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