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Add 40/98 and 27/70

40/98 + 27/70 is 389/490.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   27/70 = 27 × 7/70 × 7 = 189/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/490 + 189/490 = 200 + 189/490 = 389/490
5. So, 40/98 + 27/70 = 389/490

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