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Add 90/98 and 40/8

1^st number: 90/98, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

90/98 + 40/8 is 290/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   90/98 = 90 × 4/98 × 4 = 360/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   40/8 = 40 × 49/8 × 49 = 1960/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/392 + 1960/392 = 360 + 1960/392 = 2320/392
5. 2320/392 simplified gives 290/49
6. So, 90/98 + 40/8 = 290/49
   In mixed form: 545/49

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