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Add 63/24 and 42/98

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 42/98

63/24 + 42/98 is 171/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   63/24 = 63 × 49/24 × 49 = 3087/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   42/98 = 42 × 12/98 × 12 = 504/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/1176 + 504/1176 = 3087 + 504/1176 = 3591/1176
5. 3591/1176 simplified gives 171/56
6. So, 63/24 + 42/98 = 171/56
   In mixed form: 33/56

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