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Add 40/98 and 2/5

40/98 + 2/5 is 198/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    2/5 = 2 × 98/5 × 98 = 196/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/490 + 196/490 = 200 + 196/490 = 396/490
  5. 396/490 simplified gives 198/245
  6. So, 40/98 + 2/5 = 198/245

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