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Add 63/98 and 5/36

63/98 + 5/36 is 197/252.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   63/98 = 63 × 18/98 × 18 = 1134/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   5/36 = 5 × 49/36 × 49 = 245/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/1764 + 245/1764 = 1134 + 245/1764 = 1379/1764
5. 1379/1764 simplified gives 197/252
6. So, 63/98 + 5/36 = 197/252

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