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Add 63/42 and 54/98

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 54/98

63/42 + 54/98 is 201/98.

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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,
   54/98 = 54 × 3/98 × 3 = 162/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/294 + 162/294 = 441 + 162/294 = 603/294
5. 603/294 simplified gives 201/98
6. So, 63/42 + 54/98 = 201/98
   In mixed form: 25/98

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