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Add 42/98 and 63/5

1^st number: 42/98, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

42/98 + 63/5 is 456/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   63/5 = 63 × 98/5 × 98 = 6174/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/490 + 6174/490 = 210 + 6174/490 = 6384/490
5. 6384/490 simplified gives 456/35
6. So, 42/98 + 63/5 = 456/35
   In mixed form: 131/35

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