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Add 60/40 and 40/98

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 40/98

60/40 + 40/98 is 187/98.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   60/40 = 60 × 49/40 × 49 = 2940/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   40/98 = 40 × 20/98 × 20 = 800/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/1960 + 800/1960 = 2940 + 800/1960 = 3740/1960
5. 3740/1960 simplified gives 187/98
6. So, 60/40 + 40/98 = 187/98
   In mixed form: 189/98

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