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Add 98/56 and 63/54

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 1 9/54

98/56 + 63/54 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    98/56 = 98 × 27/56 × 27 = 2646/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    63/54 = 63 × 28/54 × 28 = 1764/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1512 + 1764/1512 = 2646 + 1764/1512 = 4410/1512
  5. 4410/1512 simplified gives 35/12
  6. So, 98/56 + 63/54 = 35/12
    In mixed form: 211/12

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