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Add 63/98 and 27/35

63/98 + 27/35 is 99/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    27/35 = 27 × 14/35 × 14 = 378/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/490 + 378/490 = 315 + 378/490 = 693/490
  5. 693/490 simplified gives 99/70
  6. So, 63/98 + 27/35 = 99/70
    In mixed form: 129/70

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