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Add 40/27 and 63/98

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 63/98

40/27 + 63/98 is 803/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   40/27 = 40 × 98/27 × 98 = 3920/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   63/98 = 63 × 27/98 × 27 = 1701/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/2646 + 1701/2646 = 3920 + 1701/2646 = 5621/2646
5. 5621/2646 simplified gives 803/378
6. So, 40/27 + 63/98 = 803/378
   In mixed form: 247/378

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