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Add 63/6 and 98/21

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 4 14/21

63/6 + 98/21 is 91/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    98/21 = 98 × 2/21 × 2 = 196/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/42 + 196/42 = 441 + 196/42 = 637/42
  5. 637/42 simplified gives 91/6
  6. So, 63/6 + 98/21 = 91/6
    In mixed form: 151/6

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