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Add 40/98 and 8/12

40/98 + 8/12 is 158/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    40/98 = 40 × 6/98 × 6 = 240/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/588 + 392/588 = 240 + 392/588 = 632/588
  5. 632/588 simplified gives 158/147
  6. So, 40/98 + 8/12 = 158/147
    In mixed form: 111/147

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