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Add 35/40 and 30/98

35/40 + 30/98 is 463/392.

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,
    35/40 = 35 × 49/40 × 49 = 1715/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    30/98 = 30 × 20/98 × 20 = 600/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/1960 + 600/1960 = 1715 + 600/1960 = 2315/1960
  5. 2315/1960 simplified gives 463/392
  6. So, 35/40 + 30/98 = 463/392
    In mixed form: 171/392

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