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Add 98/40 and 21/16

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

98/40 + 21/16 is 301/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   98/40 = 98 × 2/40 × 2 = 196/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   21/16 = 21 × 5/16 × 5 = 105/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/80 + 105/80 = 196 + 105/80 = 301/80
5. So, 98/40 + 21/16 = 301/80
   In mixed form: 361/80

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