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Add 98/40 and 27/45

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 27/45

98/40 + 27/45 is 61/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   98/40 = 98 × 9/40 × 9 = 882/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/360 + 216/360 = 882 + 216/360 = 1098/360
5. 1098/360 simplified gives 61/20
6. So, 98/40 + 27/45 = 61/20
   In mixed form: 31/20

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