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Add 63/98 and 60/42

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

63/98 + 60/42 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   60/42 = 60 × 7/42 × 7 = 420/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/294 + 420/294 = 189 + 420/294 = 609/294
5. 609/294 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 63/98 + 60/42 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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