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Add 40/2 and 63/98

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 63/98

40/2 + 63/98 is 289/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 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 98 × 1 = 98,
    63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/98 + 63/98 = 1960 + 63/98 = 2023/98
  5. 2023/98 simplified gives 289/14
  6. So, 40/2 + 63/98 = 289/14
    In mixed form: 209/14

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