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Add 40/30 and 98/42

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

40/30 + 98/42 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/210 + 490/210 = 280 + 490/210 = 770/210
5. 770/210 simplified gives 11/3
6. So, 40/30 + 98/42 = 11/3
   In mixed form: 32/3

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