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Add 63/98 and 15/50

63/98 + 15/50 is 33/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2450 + 735/2450 = 1575 + 735/2450 = 2310/2450
  5. 2310/2450 simplified gives 33/35
  6. So, 63/98 + 15/50 = 33/35

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