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Add 98/40 and 16/50

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 16/50

98/40 + 16/50 is 277/100.

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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,
   16/50 = 16 × 4/50 × 4 = 64/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/200 + 64/200 = 490 + 64/200 = 554/200
5. 554/200 simplified gives 277/100
6. So, 98/40 + 16/50 = 277/100
   In mixed form: 277/100

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