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Add 40/98 and 4/21

40/98 + 4/21 is 88/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    40/98 = 40 × 3/98 × 3 = 120/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    4/21 = 4 × 14/21 × 14 = 56/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/294 + 56/294 = 120 + 56/294 = 176/294
  5. 176/294 simplified gives 88/147
  6. So, 40/98 + 4/21 = 88/147

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