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Add 25/98 and 45/40

1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 1 5/40

25/98 + 45/40 is 541/392.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    25/98 = 25 × 20/98 × 20 = 500/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    45/40 = 45 × 49/40 × 49 = 2205/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1960 + 2205/1960 = 500 + 2205/1960 = 2705/1960
  5. 2705/1960 simplified gives 541/392
  6. So, 25/98 + 45/40 = 541/392
    In mixed form: 1149/392

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