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Add 63/45 and 42/98

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 42/98

63/45 + 42/98 is 64/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   63/45 = 63 × 98/45 × 98 = 6174/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   42/98 = 42 × 45/98 × 45 = 1890/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6174/4410 + 1890/4410 = 6174 + 1890/4410 = 8064/4410
5. 8064/4410 simplified gives 64/35
6. So, 63/45 + 42/98 = 64/35
   In mixed form: 129/35

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