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Add 40/50 and 98/42

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

40/50 + 98/42 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   40/50 = 40 × 21/50 × 21 = 840/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   98/42 = 98 × 25/42 × 25 = 2450/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/1050 + 2450/1050 = 840 + 2450/1050 = 3290/1050
5. 3290/1050 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 40/50 + 98/42 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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