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Add 72/98 and 40/81

72/98 + 40/81 is 4876/3969.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
   72/98 = 72 × 81/98 × 81 = 5832/7938
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
   40/81 = 40 × 98/81 × 98 = 3920/7938
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5832/7938 + 3920/7938 = 5832 + 3920/7938 = 9752/7938
5. 9752/7938 simplified gives 4876/3969
6. So, 72/98 + 40/81 = 4876/3969
   In mixed form: 1907/3969

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