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Add 42/98 and 63/25

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 2 13/25

42/98 + 63/25 is 516/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   63/25 = 63 × 98/25 × 98 = 6174/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/2450 + 6174/2450 = 1050 + 6174/2450 = 7224/2450
5. 7224/2450 simplified gives 516/175
6. So, 42/98 + 63/25 = 516/175
   In mixed form: 2166/175

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