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Add 98/96 and 7/63

1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 7/63

98/96 + 7/63 is 163/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    98/96 = 98 × 21/96 × 21 = 2058/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    7/63 = 7 × 32/63 × 32 = 224/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/2016 + 224/2016 = 2058 + 224/2016 = 2282/2016
  5. 2282/2016 simplified gives 163/144
  6. So, 98/96 + 7/63 = 163/144
    In mixed form: 119/144

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