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Add 63/32 and 42/98

1^st number: 1 31/32, 2^nd number: 42/98

63/32 + 42/98 is 537/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   63/32 = 63 × 49/32 × 49 = 3087/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   42/98 = 42 × 16/98 × 16 = 672/1568
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/1568 + 672/1568 = 3087 + 672/1568 = 3759/1568
5. 3759/1568 simplified gives 537/224
6. So, 63/32 + 42/98 = 537/224
   In mixed form: 289/224

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