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Add 63/56 and 84/98

1st number: 1 7/56, 2nd number: 84/98

63/56 + 84/98 is 111/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    63/56 = 63 × 7/56 × 7 = 441/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    84/98 = 84 × 4/98 × 4 = 336/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/392 + 336/392 = 441 + 336/392 = 777/392
  5. 777/392 simplified gives 111/56
  6. So, 63/56 + 84/98 = 111/56
    In mixed form: 155/56

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