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Add 48/18 and 98/63

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

48/18 + 98/63 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   48/18 = 48 × 7/18 × 7 = 336/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   98/63 = 98 × 2/63 × 2 = 196/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/126 + 196/126 = 336 + 196/126 = 532/126
5. 532/126 simplified gives 38/9
6. So, 48/18 + 98/63 = 38/9
   In mixed form: 42/9

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