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Add 42/63 and 30/98

42/63 + 30/98 is 143/147.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/882 + 270/882 = 588 + 270/882 = 858/882
5. 858/882 simplified gives 143/147
6. So, 42/63 + 30/98 = 143/147

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