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Add 40/50 and 98/84

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 14/84

40/50 + 98/84 is 59/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   40/50 = 40 × 42/50 × 42 = 1680/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   98/84 = 98 × 25/84 × 25 = 2450/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/2100 + 2450/2100 = 1680 + 2450/2100 = 4130/2100
5. 4130/2100 simplified gives 59/30
6. So, 40/50 + 98/84 = 59/30
   In mixed form: 129/30

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