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Add 18/40 and 24/98

18/40 + 24/98 is 681/980.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    18/40 = 18 × 49/40 × 49 = 882/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    24/98 = 24 × 20/98 × 20 = 480/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/1960 + 480/1960 = 882 + 480/1960 = 1362/1960
  5. 1362/1960 simplified gives 681/980
  6. So, 18/40 + 24/98 = 681/980

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