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Add 98/42 and 63/45

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

98/42 + 63/45 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   98/42 = 98 × 15/42 × 15 = 1470/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/630 + 882/630 = 1470 + 882/630 = 2352/630
5. 2352/630 simplified gives 56/15
6. So, 98/42 + 63/45 = 56/15
   In mixed form: 311/15

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