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Add 63/75 and 40/98

63/75 + 40/98 is 1529/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    63/75 = 63 × 98/75 × 98 = 6174/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    40/98 = 40 × 75/98 × 75 = 3000/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6174/7350 + 3000/7350 = 6174 + 3000/7350 = 9174/7350
  5. 9174/7350 simplified gives 1529/1225
  6. So, 63/75 + 40/98 = 1529/1225
    In mixed form: 1304/1225

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