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Add 40/98 and 15/45

40/98 + 15/45 is 109/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    15/45 = 15 × 98/45 × 98 = 1470/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/4410 + 1470/4410 = 1800 + 1470/4410 = 3270/4410
  5. 3270/4410 simplified gives 109/147
  6. So, 40/98 + 15/45 = 109/147

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