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Add 10/98 and 40/10

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 4 0/10

10/98 + 40/10 is 201/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    40/10 = 40 × 49/10 × 49 = 1960/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/490 + 1960/490 = 50 + 1960/490 = 2010/490
  5. 2010/490 simplified gives 201/49
  6. So, 10/98 + 40/10 = 201/49
    In mixed form: 45/49

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