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Add 63/42 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 40/98

63/42 + 40/98 is 187/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   63/42 = 63 × 7/42 × 7 = 441/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/294 + 120/294 = 441 + 120/294 = 561/294
5. 561/294 simplified gives 187/98
6. So, 63/42 + 40/98 = 187/98
   In mixed form: 189/98

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