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Add 5/98 and 90/40

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 2 10/40

5/98 + 90/40 is 451/196.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    5/98 = 5 × 20/98 × 20 = 100/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    90/40 = 90 × 49/40 × 49 = 4410/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1960 + 4410/1960 = 100 + 4410/1960 = 4510/1960
  5. 4510/1960 simplified gives 451/196
  6. So, 5/98 + 90/40 = 451/196
    In mixed form: 259/196

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