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Add 98/2 and 90/40

1^st number: 49 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 10/40

98/2 + 90/40 is 205/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
   98/2 = 98 × 20/2 × 20 = 1960/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   90/40 = 90 × 1/40 × 1 = 90/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/40 + 90/40 = 1960 + 90/40 = 2050/40
5. 2050/40 simplified gives 205/4
6. So, 98/2 + 90/40 = 205/4
   In mixed form: 511/4

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