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Add 21/50 and 98/40

1st number: 21/50, 2nd number: 2 18/40

21/50 + 98/40 is 287/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    21/50 = 21 × 4/50 × 4 = 84/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    98/40 = 98 × 5/40 × 5 = 490/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/200 + 490/200 = 84 + 490/200 = 574/200
  5. 574/200 simplified gives 287/100
  6. So, 21/50 + 98/40 = 287/100
    In mixed form: 287/100

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