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Add 63/48 and 6/98

1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 6/98

63/48 + 6/98 is 1077/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    63/48 = 63 × 49/48 × 49 = 3087/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
    6/98 = 6 × 24/98 × 24 = 144/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/2352 + 144/2352 = 3087 + 144/2352 = 3231/2352
  5. 3231/2352 simplified gives 1077/784
  6. So, 63/48 + 6/98 = 1077/784
    In mixed form: 1293/784

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