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Add 63/98 and 63/96

63/98 + 63/96 is 291/224.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
    63/98 = 63 × 48/98 × 48 = 3024/4704
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
    63/96 = 63 × 49/96 × 49 = 3087/4704
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/4704 + 3087/4704 = 3024 + 3087/4704 = 6111/4704
  5. 6111/4704 simplified gives 291/224
  6. So, 63/98 + 63/96 = 291/224
    In mixed form: 167/224

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