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Add 40/14 and 60/98

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 60/98

40/14 + 60/98 is 170/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
   40/14 = 40 × 7/14 × 7 = 280/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   60/98 = 60 × 1/98 × 1 = 60/98
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/98 + 60/98 = 280 + 60/98 = 340/98
5. 340/98 simplified gives 170/49
6. So, 40/14 + 60/98 = 170/49
   In mixed form: 323/49

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