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Add 28/98 and 15/40

28/98 + 15/40 is 37/56.

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,
    28/98 = 28 × 20/98 × 20 = 560/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    15/40 = 15 × 49/40 × 49 = 735/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/1960 + 735/1960 = 560 + 735/1960 = 1295/1960
  5. 1295/1960 simplified gives 37/56
  6. So, 28/98 + 15/40 = 37/56

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