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Add 40/98 and 2/28

40/98 + 2/28 is 47/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/196 + 14/196 = 80 + 14/196 = 94/196
5. 94/196 simplified gives 47/98
6. So, 40/98 + 2/28 = 47/98

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