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Add 40/2 and 5/49

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 5/49

40/2 + 5/49 is 985/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    40/2 = 40 × 49/2 × 49 = 1960/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    5/49 = 5 × 2/49 × 2 = 10/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/98 + 10/98 = 1960 + 10/98 = 1970/98
  5. 1970/98 simplified gives 985/49
  6. So, 40/2 + 5/49 = 985/49
    In mixed form: 205/49

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