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Add 63/6 and 5/98

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 5/98

63/6 + 5/98 is 517/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    63/6 = 63 × 49/6 × 49 = 3087/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3087/294 + 15/294 = 3087 + 15/294 = 3102/294
  5. 3102/294 simplified gives 517/49
  6. So, 63/6 + 5/98 = 517/49
    In mixed form: 1027/49

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