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Add 8/98 and 1/40

8/98 + 1/40 is 209/1960.

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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,
   8/98 = 8 × 20/98 × 20 = 160/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/1960 + 49/1960 = 160 + 49/1960 = 209/1960
5. So, 8/98 + 1/40 = 209/1960

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