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Add 63/16 and 42/98

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 42/98

63/16 + 42/98 is 489/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   63/16 = 63 × 49/16 × 49 = 3087/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   42/98 = 42 × 8/98 × 8 = 336/784
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/784 + 336/784 = 3087 + 336/784 = 3423/784
5. 3423/784 simplified gives 489/112
6. So, 63/16 + 42/98 = 489/112
   In mixed form: 441/112

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