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Add 63/98 and 4/6

63/98 + 4/6 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 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 6 × 49 = 294,
    4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 196/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/294 + 196/294 = 189 + 196/294 = 385/294
  5. 385/294 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 63/98 + 4/6 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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