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Add 63/70 and 24/98

63/70 + 24/98 is 561/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    63/70 = 63 × 7/70 × 7 = 441/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    24/98 = 24 × 5/98 × 5 = 120/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/490 + 120/490 = 441 + 120/490 = 561/490
  5. So, 63/70 + 24/98 = 561/490
    In mixed form: 171/490

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