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Add 98/40 and 14/54

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 14/54

98/40 + 14/54 is 1463/540.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   98/40 = 98 × 27/40 × 27 = 2646/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   14/54 = 14 × 20/54 × 20 = 280/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1080 + 280/1080 = 2646 + 280/1080 = 2926/1080
5. 2926/1080 simplified gives 1463/540
6. So, 98/40 + 14/54 = 1463/540
   In mixed form: 2383/540

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