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Add 98/40 and 10/50

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 10/50

98/40 + 10/50 is 53/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   98/40 = 98 × 5/40 × 5 = 490/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/200 + 40/200 = 490 + 40/200 = 530/200
5. 530/200 simplified gives 53/20
6. So, 98/40 + 10/50 = 53/20
   In mixed form: 213/20

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