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Add 98/12 and 40/63

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 40/63

98/12 + 40/63 is 1109/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   98/12 = 98 × 21/12 × 21 = 2058/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   40/63 = 40 × 4/63 × 4 = 160/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/252 + 160/252 = 2058 + 160/252 = 2218/252
5. 2218/252 simplified gives 1109/126
6. So, 98/12 + 40/63 = 1109/126
   In mixed form: 8101/126

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