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Add 40/25 and 98/36

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 2 26/36

40/25 + 98/36 is 389/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   40/25 = 40 × 36/25 × 36 = 1440/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/900 + 2450/900 = 1440 + 2450/900 = 3890/900
5. 3890/900 simplified gives 389/90
6. So, 40/25 + 98/36 = 389/90
   In mixed form: 429/90

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