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Add 63/98 and 49/4

1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 12 1/4

63/98 + 49/4 is 361/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    63/98 = 63 × 2/98 × 2 = 126/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    49/4 = 49 × 49/4 × 49 = 2401/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/196 + 2401/196 = 126 + 2401/196 = 2527/196
  5. 2527/196 simplified gives 361/28
  6. So, 63/98 + 49/4 = 361/28
    In mixed form: 1225/28

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