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Add 98/42 and 63/98

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 63/98

98/42 + 63/98 is 125/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   98/42 = 98 × 7/42 × 7 = 686/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/294 + 189/294 = 686 + 189/294 = 875/294
5. 875/294 simplified gives 125/42
6. So, 98/42 + 63/98 = 125/42
   In mixed form: 241/42

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