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Add 40/98 and 42/28

1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 1 14/28

40/98 + 42/28 is 187/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/196 + 294/196 = 80 + 294/196 = 374/196
  5. 374/196 simplified gives 187/98
  6. So, 40/98 + 42/28 = 187/98
    In mixed form: 189/98

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