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Add 40/70 and 50/98

40/70 + 50/98 is 53/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    40/70 = 40 × 7/70 × 7 = 280/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/490 + 250/490 = 280 + 250/490 = 530/490
  5. 530/490 simplified gives 53/49
  6. So, 40/70 + 50/98 = 53/49
    In mixed form: 14/49

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