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Add 20/98 and 75/40

1^st number: 20/98, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

20/98 + 75/40 is 815/392.

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,
   20/98 = 20 × 20/98 × 20 = 400/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   75/40 = 75 × 49/40 × 49 = 3675/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/1960 + 3675/1960 = 400 + 3675/1960 = 4075/1960
5. 4075/1960 simplified gives 815/392
6. So, 20/98 + 75/40 = 815/392
   In mixed form: 231/392

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