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Add 40/84 and 9/98

40/84 + 9/98 is 167/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   40/84 = 40 × 7/84 × 7 = 280/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/588 + 54/588 = 280 + 54/588 = 334/588
5. 334/588 simplified gives 167/294
6. So, 40/84 + 9/98 = 167/294

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