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Add 40/50 and 54/49

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

40/50 + 54/49 is 466/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   40/50 = 40 × 49/50 × 49 = 1960/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   54/49 = 54 × 50/49 × 50 = 2700/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/2450 + 2700/2450 = 1960 + 2700/2450 = 4660/2450
5. 4660/2450 simplified gives 466/245
6. So, 40/50 + 54/49 = 466/245
   In mixed form: 1221/245

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