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Add 8/28 and 40/49

8/28 + 40/49 is 54/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    40/49 = 40 × 4/49 × 4 = 160/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/196 + 160/196 = 56 + 160/196 = 216/196
  5. 216/196 simplified gives 54/49
  6. So, 8/28 + 40/49 = 54/49
    In mixed form: 15/49

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