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Add 98/54 and 12/63

1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 12/63

98/54 + 12/63 is 379/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 63 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    98/54 = 98 × 7/54 × 7 = 686/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
    12/63 = 12 × 6/63 × 6 = 72/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/378 + 72/378 = 686 + 72/378 = 758/378
  5. 758/378 simplified gives 379/189
  6. So, 98/54 + 12/63 = 379/189
    In mixed form: 21/189

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