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Add 42/98 and 27/63

42/98 + 27/63 is 6/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   42/98 = 42 × 9/98 × 9 = 378/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
   27/63 = 27 × 14/63 × 14 = 378/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/882 + 378/882 = 378 + 378/882 = 756/882
5. 756/882 simplified gives 6/7
6. So, 42/98 + 27/63 = 6/7

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