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Add 2/40 and 98/49

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/49

2/40 + 98/49 is 41/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   2/40 = 2 × 49/40 × 49 = 98/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   98/49 = 98 × 40/49 × 40 = 3920/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/1960 + 3920/1960 = 98 + 3920/1960 = 4018/1960
5. 4018/1960 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 2/40 + 98/49 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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