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Add 98/42 and 63/90

1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 63/90

98/42 + 63/90 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    98/42 = 98 × 15/42 × 15 = 1470/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    63/90 = 63 × 7/90 × 7 = 441/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/630 + 441/630 = 1470 + 441/630 = 1911/630
  5. 1911/630 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 98/42 + 63/90 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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