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Add 75/20 and 40/98

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 40/98

75/20 + 40/98 is 815/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   75/20 = 75 × 49/20 × 49 = 3675/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   40/98 = 40 × 10/98 × 10 = 400/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/980 + 400/980 = 3675 + 400/980 = 4075/980
5. 4075/980 simplified gives 815/196
6. So, 75/20 + 40/98 = 815/196
   In mixed form: 431/196

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