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Add 98/12 and 42/40

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

98/12 + 42/40 is 553/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   98/12 = 98 × 10/12 × 10 = 980/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/120 + 126/120 = 980 + 126/120 = 1106/120
5. 1106/120 simplified gives 553/60
6. So, 98/12 + 42/40 = 553/60
   In mixed form: 913/60

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