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Add 40/98 and 50/63

40/98 + 50/63 is 530/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 63 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 63 × 14 = 882,
    50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/882 + 700/882 = 360 + 700/882 = 1060/882
  5. 1060/882 simplified gives 530/441
  6. So, 40/98 + 50/63 = 530/441
    In mixed form: 189/441

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