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Add 63/98 and 75/84

63/98 + 75/84 is 43/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    63/98 = 63 × 6/98 × 6 = 378/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    75/84 = 75 × 7/84 × 7 = 525/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/588 + 525/588 = 378 + 525/588 = 903/588
  5. 903/588 simplified gives 43/28
  6. So, 63/98 + 75/84 = 43/28
    In mixed form: 115/28

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