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Add 40/98 and 50/8

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

40/98 + 50/8 is 1305/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   50/8 = 50 × 49/8 × 49 = 2450/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/392 + 2450/392 = 160 + 2450/392 = 2610/392
5. 2610/392 simplified gives 1305/196
6. So, 40/98 + 50/8 = 1305/196
   In mixed form: 6129/196

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