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Add 63/98 and 27/56

63/98 + 27/56 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    27/56 = 27 × 7/56 × 7 = 189/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/392 + 189/392 = 252 + 189/392 = 441/392
  5. 441/392 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 63/98 + 27/56 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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