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Add 40/56 and 30/98

40/56 + 30/98 is 50/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    30/98 = 30 × 4/98 × 4 = 120/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/392 + 120/392 = 280 + 120/392 = 400/392
  5. 400/392 simplified gives 50/49
  6. So, 40/56 + 30/98 = 50/49
    In mixed form: 11/49

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