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Add 45/50 and 40/98

45/50 + 40/98 is 641/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    45/50 = 45 × 49/50 × 49 = 2205/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/2450 + 1000/2450 = 2205 + 1000/2450 = 3205/2450
  5. 3205/2450 simplified gives 641/490
  6. So, 45/50 + 40/98 = 641/490
    In mixed form: 1151/490

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