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Add 9/98 and 56/40

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 16/40

9/98 + 56/40 is 731/490.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 20/98 × 20 = 180/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    56/40 = 56 × 49/40 × 49 = 2744/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1960 + 2744/1960 = 180 + 2744/1960 = 2924/1960
  5. 2924/1960 simplified gives 731/490
  6. So, 9/98 + 56/40 = 731/490
    In mixed form: 1241/490

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