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Add 18/12 and 40/98

1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 40/98

18/12 + 40/98 is 187/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    18/12 = 18 × 49/12 × 49 = 882/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    40/98 = 40 × 6/98 × 6 = 240/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/588 + 240/588 = 882 + 240/588 = 1122/588
  5. 1122/588 simplified gives 187/98
  6. So, 18/12 + 40/98 = 187/98
    In mixed form: 189/98

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