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Add 98/36 and 40/25

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

98/36 + 40/25 is 389/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   98/36 = 98 × 25/36 × 25 = 2450/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   40/25 = 40 × 36/25 × 36 = 1440/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/900 + 1440/900 = 2450 + 1440/900 = 3890/900
5. 3890/900 simplified gives 389/90
6. So, 98/36 + 40/25 = 389/90
   In mixed form: 429/90

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