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Add 96/35 and 98/40

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

96/35 + 98/40 is 727/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   96/35 = 96 × 8/35 × 8 = 768/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   98/40 = 98 × 7/40 × 7 = 686/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/280 + 686/280 = 768 + 686/280 = 1454/280
5. 1454/280 simplified gives 727/140
6. So, 96/35 + 98/40 = 727/140
   In mixed form: 527/140

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