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Add 40/98 and 84/18

1^st number: 40/98, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

40/98 + 84/18 is 746/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   84/18 = 84 × 49/18 × 49 = 4116/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/882 + 4116/882 = 360 + 4116/882 = 4476/882
5. 4476/882 simplified gives 746/147
6. So, 40/98 + 84/18 = 746/147
   In mixed form: 511/147

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