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Add 40/98 and 70/42

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

40/98 + 70/42 is 305/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 42 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 42 × 7 = 294,
   70/42 = 70 × 7/42 × 7 = 490/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/294 + 490/294 = 120 + 490/294 = 610/294
5. 610/294 simplified gives 305/147
6. So, 40/98 + 70/42 = 305/147
   In mixed form: 211/147

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