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Add 63/98 and 84/40

1^st number: 63/98, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

63/98 + 84/40 is 96/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   63/98 = 63 × 20/98 × 20 = 1260/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   84/40 = 84 × 49/40 × 49 = 4116/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/1960 + 4116/1960 = 1260 + 4116/1960 = 5376/1960
5. 5376/1960 simplified gives 96/35
6. So, 63/98 + 84/40 = 96/35
   In mixed form: 226/35

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