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Add 45/12 and 40/98

1^st number: 3 9/12, 2^nd number: 40/98

45/12 + 40/98 is 815/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   40/98 = 40 × 6/98 × 6 = 240/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/588 + 240/588 = 2205 + 240/588 = 2445/588
5. 2445/588 simplified gives 815/196
6. So, 45/12 + 40/98 = 815/196
   In mixed form: 431/196

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