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Add 98/16 and 98/40

1^st number: 6 2/16, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

98/16 + 98/40 is 343/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   98/40 = 98 × 2/40 × 2 = 196/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/80 + 196/80 = 490 + 196/80 = 686/80
5. 686/80 simplified gives 343/40
6. So, 98/16 + 98/40 = 343/40
   In mixed form: 823/40

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