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Add 98/54 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 44/54, 2^nd number: 40/45

98/54 + 40/45 is 73/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   40/45 = 40 × 6/45 × 6 = 240/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/270 + 240/270 = 490 + 240/270 = 730/270
5. 730/270 simplified gives 73/27
6. So, 98/54 + 40/45 = 73/27
   In mixed form: 219/27

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