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Add 1/98 and 40/56

1/98 + 40/56 is 71/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/392 + 280/392 = 4 + 280/392 = 284/392
  5. 284/392 simplified gives 71/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 40/56 = 71/98

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