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Add 63/28 and 42/98

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 42/98

63/28 + 42/98 is 75/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   63/28 = 63 × 7/28 × 7 = 441/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   42/98 = 42 × 2/98 × 2 = 84/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/196 + 84/196 = 441 + 84/196 = 525/196
5. 525/196 simplified gives 75/28
6. So, 63/28 + 42/98 = 75/28
   In mixed form: 219/28

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