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Add 2/98 and 48/40

1^st number: 2/98, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

2/98 + 48/40 is 299/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   2/98 = 2 × 20/98 × 20 = 40/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   48/40 = 48 × 49/40 × 49 = 2352/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/1960 + 2352/1960 = 40 + 2352/1960 = 2392/1960
5. 2392/1960 simplified gives 299/245
6. So, 2/98 + 48/40 = 299/245
   In mixed form: 154/245

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