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Add 36/98 and 72/40

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

36/98 + 72/40 is 531/245.

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,
   36/98 = 36 × 20/98 × 20 = 720/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   72/40 = 72 × 49/40 × 49 = 3528/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1960 + 3528/1960 = 720 + 3528/1960 = 4248/1960
5. 4248/1960 simplified gives 531/245
6. So, 36/98 + 72/40 = 531/245
   In mixed form: 241/245

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