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Add 49/98 and 8/40

49/98 + 8/40 is 7/10.

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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,
   8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/1960 + 392/1960 = 980 + 392/1960 = 1372/1960
5. 1372/1960 simplified gives 7/10
6. So, 49/98 + 8/40 = 7/10

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