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Add 40/36 and 7/98

1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 7/98

40/36 + 7/98 is 149/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    40/36 = 40 × 49/36 × 49 = 1960/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    7/98 = 7 × 18/98 × 18 = 126/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/1764 + 126/1764 = 1960 + 126/1764 = 2086/1764
  5. 2086/1764 simplified gives 149/126
  6. So, 40/36 + 7/98 = 149/126
    In mixed form: 123/126

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