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Add 72/98 and 24/63

72/98 + 24/63 is 164/147.

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,
    72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    24/63 = 24 × 14/63 × 14 = 336/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/882 + 336/882 = 648 + 336/882 = 984/882
  5. 984/882 simplified gives 164/147
  6. So, 72/98 + 24/63 = 164/147
    In mixed form: 117/147

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