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Add 40/49 and 20/8

1st number: 40/49, 2nd number: 2 4/8

40/49 + 20/8 is 325/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    40/49 = 40 × 8/49 × 8 = 320/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/392 + 980/392 = 320 + 980/392 = 1300/392
  5. 1300/392 simplified gives 325/98
  6. So, 40/49 + 20/8 = 325/98
    In mixed form: 331/98

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