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Add 63/98 and 36/25

1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 1 11/25

63/98 + 36/25 is 729/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 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 25 × 98 = 2450,
    36/25 = 36 × 98/25 × 98 = 3528/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/2450 + 3528/2450 = 1575 + 3528/2450 = 5103/2450
  5. 5103/2450 simplified gives 729/350
  6. So, 63/98 + 36/25 = 729/350
    In mixed form: 229/350

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