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Add 98/56 and 63/75

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 63/75

98/56 + 63/75 is 259/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   98/56 = 98 × 75/56 × 75 = 7350/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   63/75 = 63 × 56/75 × 56 = 3528/4200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/4200 + 3528/4200 = 7350 + 3528/4200 = 10878/4200
5. 10878/4200 simplified gives 259/100
6. So, 98/56 + 63/75 = 259/100
   In mixed form: 259/100

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