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Add 45/25 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 40/98

45/25 + 40/98 is 541/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   45/25 = 45 × 98/25 × 98 = 4410/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4410/2450 + 1000/2450 = 4410 + 1000/2450 = 5410/2450
5. 5410/2450 simplified gives 541/245
6. So, 45/25 + 40/98 = 541/245
   In mixed form: 251/245

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