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Add 40/12 and 98/28

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 3 14/28

40/12 + 98/28 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    98/28 = 98 × 3/28 × 3 = 294/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/84 + 294/84 = 280 + 294/84 = 574/84
  5. 574/84 simplified gives 41/6
  6. So, 40/12 + 98/28 = 41/6
    In mixed form: 65/6

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