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Add 7/98 and 5/63

7/98 + 5/63 is 19/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 63 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    5/63 = 5 × 14/63 × 14 = 70/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/882 + 70/882 = 63 + 70/882 = 133/882
  5. 133/882 simplified gives 19/126
  6. So, 7/98 + 5/63 = 19/126

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