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Add 98/27 and 28/40

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 28/40

98/27 + 28/40 is 1169/270.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   98/27 = 98 × 40/27 × 40 = 3920/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   28/40 = 28 × 27/40 × 27 = 756/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1080 + 756/1080 = 3920 + 756/1080 = 4676/1080
5. 4676/1080 simplified gives 1169/270
6. So, 98/27 + 28/40 = 1169/270
   In mixed form: 489/270

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