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Add 40/42 and 98/40

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

40/42 + 98/40 is 1429/420.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   40/42 = 40 × 20/42 × 20 = 800/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   98/40 = 98 × 21/40 × 21 = 2058/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/840 + 2058/840 = 800 + 2058/840 = 2858/840
5. 2858/840 simplified gives 1429/420
6. So, 40/42 + 98/40 = 1429/420
   In mixed form: 3169/420

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