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Add 40/98 and 30/56

40/98 + 30/56 is 185/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 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 56 × 7 = 392,
    30/56 = 30 × 7/56 × 7 = 210/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/392 + 210/392 = 160 + 210/392 = 370/392
  5. 370/392 simplified gives 185/196
  6. So, 40/98 + 30/56 = 185/196

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