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Add 9/98 and 80/40

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

9/98 + 80/40 is 205/98.

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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,
   9/98 = 9 × 20/98 × 20 = 180/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   80/40 = 80 × 49/40 × 49 = 3920/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/1960 + 3920/1960 = 180 + 3920/1960 = 4100/1960
5. 4100/1960 simplified gives 205/98
6. So, 9/98 + 80/40 = 205/98
   In mixed form: 29/98

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