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Add 98/63 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 35/63, 2^nd number: 8/40

98/63 + 8/40 is 79/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
   98/63 = 98 × 40/63 × 40 = 3920/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
   8/40 = 8 × 63/40 × 63 = 504/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/2520 + 504/2520 = 3920 + 504/2520 = 4424/2520
5. 4424/2520 simplified gives 79/45
6. So, 98/63 + 8/40 = 79/45
   In mixed form: 134/45

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