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Add 49/98 and 40/25

1^st number: 49/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

49/98 + 40/25 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   49/98 = 49 × 25/98 × 25 = 1225/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
   40/25 = 40 × 98/25 × 98 = 3920/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/2450 + 3920/2450 = 1225 + 3920/2450 = 5145/2450
5. 5145/2450 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 49/98 + 40/25 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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