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Add 63/9 and 5/98

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 5/98

63/9 + 5/98 is 691/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    63/9 = 63 × 98/9 × 98 = 6174/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6174/882 + 45/882 = 6174 + 45/882 = 6219/882
  5. 6219/882 simplified gives 691/98
  6. So, 63/9 + 5/98 = 691/98
    In mixed form: 75/98

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