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Add 9/40 and 24/98

9/40 + 24/98 is 921/1960.

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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,
   9/40 = 9 × 49/40 × 49 = 441/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
   24/98 = 24 × 20/98 × 20 = 480/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/1960 + 480/1960 = 441 + 480/1960 = 921/1960
5. So, 9/40 + 24/98 = 921/1960

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