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Add 40/98 and 15/9

1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 6/9

40/98 + 15/9 is 305/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/882 + 1470/882 = 360 + 1470/882 = 1830/882
  5. 1830/882 simplified gives 305/147
  6. So, 40/98 + 15/9 = 305/147
    In mixed form: 211/147

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