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Add 49/2 and 21/40

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 21/40

49/2 + 21/40 is 1001/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
   49/2 = 49 × 20/2 × 20 = 980/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   21/40 = 21 × 1/40 × 1 = 21/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/40 + 21/40 = 980 + 21/40 = 1001/40
5. So, 49/2 + 21/40 = 1001/40
   In mixed form: 251/40

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