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Add 40/98 and 12/8

1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 4/8

40/98 + 12/8 is 187/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/392 + 588/392 = 160 + 588/392 = 748/392
  5. 748/392 simplified gives 187/98
  6. So, 40/98 + 12/8 = 187/98
    In mixed form: 189/98

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