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Add 98/56 and 27/40

1^st number: 1 42/56, 2^nd number: 27/40

98/56 + 27/40 is 97/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/280 + 189/280 = 490 + 189/280 = 679/280
5. 679/280 simplified gives 97/40
6. So, 98/56 + 27/40 = 97/40
   In mixed form: 217/40

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