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Add 45/40 and 36/98

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 36/98

45/40 + 36/98 is 585/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    45/40 = 45 × 49/40 × 49 = 2205/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    36/98 = 36 × 20/98 × 20 = 720/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/1960 + 720/1960 = 2205 + 720/1960 = 2925/1960
  5. 2925/1960 simplified gives 585/392
  6. So, 45/40 + 36/98 = 585/392
    In mixed form: 1193/392

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