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Add 40/90 and 98/72

1^st number: 40/90, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

40/90 + 98/72 is 65/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   40/90 = 40 × 4/90 × 4 = 160/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/360 + 490/360 = 160 + 490/360 = 650/360
5. 650/360 simplified gives 65/36
6. So, 40/90 + 98/72 = 65/36
   In mixed form: 129/36

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