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Add 40/98 and 70/50

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

40/98 + 70/50 is 443/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/2450 + 3430/2450 = 1000 + 3430/2450 = 4430/2450
5. 4430/2450 simplified gives 443/245
6. So, 40/98 + 70/50 = 443/245
   In mixed form: 1198/245

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