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Add 54/40 and 12/98

1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 12/98

54/40 + 12/98 is 1443/980.

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,
    54/40 = 54 × 49/40 × 49 = 2646/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    12/98 = 12 × 20/98 × 20 = 240/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1960 + 240/1960 = 2646 + 240/1960 = 2886/1960
  5. 2886/1960 simplified gives 1443/980
  6. So, 54/40 + 12/98 = 1443/980
    In mixed form: 1463/980

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