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Add 63/4 and 84/98

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 84/98

63/4 + 84/98 is 465/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   84/98 = 84 × 2/98 × 2 = 168/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/196 + 168/196 = 3087 + 168/196 = 3255/196
5. 3255/196 simplified gives 465/28
6. So, 63/4 + 84/98 = 465/28
   In mixed form: 1617/28

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