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Add 48/42 and 98/40

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

48/42 + 98/40 is 503/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   48/42 = 48 × 20/42 × 20 = 960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   98/40 = 98 × 21/40 × 21 = 2058/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/840 + 2058/840 = 960 + 2058/840 = 3018/840
5. 3018/840 simplified gives 503/140
6. So, 48/42 + 98/40 = 503/140
   In mixed form: 383/140

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