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Add 63/98 and 36/42

63/98 + 36/42 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 42 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    36/42 = 36 × 7/42 × 7 = 252/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/294 + 252/294 = 189 + 252/294 = 441/294
  5. 441/294 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 63/98 + 36/42 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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