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Add 98/6 and 32/63

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 32/63

98/6 + 32/63 is 1061/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    98/6 = 98 × 21/6 × 21 = 2058/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    32/63 = 32 × 2/63 × 2 = 64/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/126 + 64/126 = 2058 + 64/126 = 2122/126
  5. 2122/126 simplified gives 1061/63
  6. So, 98/6 + 32/63 = 1061/63
    In mixed form: 1653/63

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