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Add 40/98 and 45/21

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

40/98 + 45/21 is 125/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
   40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
   45/21 = 45 × 14/21 × 14 = 630/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/294 + 630/294 = 120 + 630/294 = 750/294
5. 750/294 simplified gives 125/49
6. So, 40/98 + 45/21 = 125/49
   In mixed form: 227/49

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