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Add 98/56 and 35/63

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 35/63

98/56 + 35/63 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   98/56 = 98 × 9/56 × 9 = 882/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   35/63 = 35 × 8/63 × 8 = 280/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/504 + 280/504 = 882 + 280/504 = 1162/504
5. 1162/504 simplified gives 83/36
6. So, 98/56 + 35/63 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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