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Add 98/27 and 40/24

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

98/27 + 40/24 is 143/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   98/27 = 98 × 8/27 × 8 = 784/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/216 + 360/216 = 784 + 360/216 = 1144/216
5. 1144/216 simplified gives 143/27
6. So, 98/27 + 40/24 = 143/27
   In mixed form: 58/27

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