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Add 98/40 and 9/75

1^st number: 2 18/40, 2^nd number: 9/75

98/40 + 9/75 is 257/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   98/40 = 98 × 15/40 × 15 = 1470/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/600 + 72/600 = 1470 + 72/600 = 1542/600
5. 1542/600 simplified gives 257/100
6. So, 98/40 + 9/75 = 257/100
   In mixed form: 257/100

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