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Add 98/18 and 40/98

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 40/98

98/18 + 40/98 is 2581/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   98/18 = 98 × 49/18 × 49 = 4802/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
   40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4802/882 + 360/882 = 4802 + 360/882 = 5162/882
5. 5162/882 simplified gives 2581/441
6. So, 98/18 + 40/98 = 2581/441
   In mixed form: 5376/441

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