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Add 40/35 and 12/98

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 12/98

40/35 + 12/98 is 62/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    40/35 = 40 × 14/35 × 14 = 560/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/490 + 60/490 = 560 + 60/490 = 620/490
  5. 620/490 simplified gives 62/49
  6. So, 40/35 + 12/98 = 62/49
    In mixed form: 113/49

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