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Add 98/90 and 32/40

1^st number: 1 8/90, 2^nd number: 32/40

98/90 + 32/40 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/360 + 288/360 = 392 + 288/360 = 680/360
5. 680/360 simplified gives 17/9
6. So, 98/90 + 32/40 = 17/9
   In mixed form: 18/9

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