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Add 40/35 and 45/98

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 45/98

40/35 + 45/98 is 157/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   40/35 = 40 × 14/35 × 14 = 560/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/490 + 225/490 = 560 + 225/490 = 785/490
5. 785/490 simplified gives 157/98
6. So, 40/35 + 45/98 = 157/98
   In mixed form: 159/98

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