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Add 63/8 and 42/98

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 42/98

63/8 + 42/98 is 465/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   63/8 = 63 × 49/8 × 49 = 3087/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   42/98 = 42 × 4/98 × 4 = 168/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3087/392 + 168/392 = 3087 + 168/392 = 3255/392
5. 3255/392 simplified gives 465/56
6. So, 63/8 + 42/98 = 465/56
   In mixed form: 817/56

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