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Add 48/40 and 3/98

1st number: 1 8/40, 2nd number: 3/98

48/40 + 3/98 is 603/490.

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,
    48/40 = 48 × 49/40 × 49 = 2352/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    3/98 = 3 × 20/98 × 20 = 60/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/1960 + 60/1960 = 2352 + 60/1960 = 2412/1960
  5. 2412/1960 simplified gives 603/490
  6. So, 48/40 + 3/98 = 603/490
    In mixed form: 1113/490

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