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Add 63/98 and 45/32

1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 1 13/32

63/98 + 45/32 is 459/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
    63/98 = 63 × 16/98 × 16 = 1008/1568
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
    45/32 = 45 × 49/32 × 49 = 2205/1568
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1568 + 2205/1568 = 1008 + 2205/1568 = 3213/1568
  5. 3213/1568 simplified gives 459/224
  6. So, 63/98 + 45/32 = 459/224
    In mixed form: 211/224

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