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Add 54/40 and 24/98

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 24/98

54/40 + 24/98 is 1563/980.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   54/40 = 54 × 49/40 × 49 = 2646/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   24/98 = 24 × 20/98 × 20 = 480/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1960 + 480/1960 = 2646 + 480/1960 = 3126/1960
5. 3126/1960 simplified gives 1563/980
6. So, 54/40 + 24/98 = 1563/980
   In mixed form: 1583/980

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