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Add 98/14 and 40/50

1^st number: 7 0/14, 2^nd number: 40/50

98/14 + 40/50 is 39/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   98/14 = 98 × 25/14 × 25 = 2450/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/350 + 280/350 = 2450 + 280/350 = 2730/350
5. 2730/350 simplified gives 39/5
6. So, 98/14 + 40/50 = 39/5
   In mixed form: 74/5

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