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Add 21/98 and 40/60

21/98 + 40/60 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   21/98 = 21 × 30/98 × 30 = 630/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/2940 + 1960/2940 = 630 + 1960/2940 = 2590/2940
5. 2590/2940 simplified gives 37/42
6. So, 21/98 + 40/60 = 37/42

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