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Add 98/40 and 40/25

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

98/40 + 40/25 is 81/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 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 25 × 8 = 200,
   40/25 = 40 × 8/25 × 8 = 320/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/200 + 320/200 = 490 + 320/200 = 810/200
5. 810/200 simplified gives 81/20
6. So, 98/40 + 40/25 = 81/20
   In mixed form: 41/20

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