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Add 98/14 and 63/40

1^st number: 7 0/14, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

98/14 + 63/40 is 343/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   98/14 = 98 × 20/14 × 20 = 1960/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/280 + 441/280 = 1960 + 441/280 = 2401/280
5. 2401/280 simplified gives 343/40
6. So, 98/14 + 63/40 = 343/40
   In mixed form: 823/40

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