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Add 60/27 and 40/98

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 40/98

60/27 + 40/98 is 1160/441.

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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,
   60/27 = 60 × 98/27 × 98 = 5880/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   40/98 = 40 × 27/98 × 27 = 1080/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5880/2646 + 1080/2646 = 5880 + 1080/2646 = 6960/2646
5. 6960/2646 simplified gives 1160/441
6. So, 60/27 + 40/98 = 1160/441
   In mixed form: 2278/441

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