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Add 49/98 and 20/40

49/98 + 20/40 is 1/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   49/98 = 49 × 20/98 × 20 = 980/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   20/40 = 20 × 49/40 × 49 = 980/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/1960 + 980/1960 = 980 + 980/1960 = 1960/1960
5. 1960/1960 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 49/98 + 20/40 = 1/1

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