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Add 98/49 and 18/40

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 18/40

98/49 + 18/40 is 49/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   98/49 = 98 × 40/49 × 40 = 3920/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   18/40 = 18 × 49/40 × 49 = 882/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/1960 + 882/1960 = 3920 + 882/1960 = 4802/1960
5. 4802/1960 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 98/49 + 18/40 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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