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Add 40/98 and 2/4

40/98 + 2/4 is 89/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 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 4 × 49 = 196,
   2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/196 + 98/196 = 80 + 98/196 = 178/196
5. 178/196 simplified gives 89/98
6. So, 40/98 + 2/4 = 89/98

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