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Add 98/42 and 30/40

1^st number: 2 14/42, 2^nd number: 30/40

98/42 + 30/40 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   98/42 = 98 × 20/42 × 20 = 1960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   30/40 = 30 × 21/40 × 21 = 630/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/840 + 630/840 = 1960 + 630/840 = 2590/840
5. 2590/840 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 98/42 + 30/40 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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