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Add 27/98 and 50/40

1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 1 10/40

27/98 + 50/40 is 299/196.

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,
    27/98 = 27 × 20/98 × 20 = 540/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1960 + 2450/1960 = 540 + 2450/1960 = 2990/1960
  5. 2990/1960 simplified gives 299/196
  6. So, 27/98 + 50/40 = 299/196
    In mixed form: 1103/196

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