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Add 63/98 and 25/28

63/98 + 25/28 is 43/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    63/98 = 63 × 2/98 × 2 = 126/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    25/28 = 25 × 7/28 × 7 = 175/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/196 + 175/196 = 126 + 175/196 = 301/196
  5. 301/196 simplified gives 43/28
  6. So, 63/98 + 25/28 = 43/28
    In mixed form: 115/28

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