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Add 30/42 and 98/63

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

30/42 + 98/63 is 143/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   30/42 = 30 × 3/42 × 3 = 90/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   98/63 = 98 × 2/63 × 2 = 196/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/126 + 196/126 = 90 + 196/126 = 286/126
5. 286/126 simplified gives 143/63
6. So, 30/42 + 98/63 = 143/63
   In mixed form: 217/63

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