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Add 1/40 and 3/49

1/40 + 3/49 is 169/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    3/49 = 3 × 40/49 × 40 = 120/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/1960 + 120/1960 = 49 + 120/1960 = 169/1960
  5. So, 1/40 + 3/49 = 169/1960

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