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Add 96/98 and 40/56

96/98 + 40/56 is 83/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    96/98 = 96 × 4/98 × 4 = 384/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    40/56 = 40 × 7/56 × 7 = 280/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/392 + 280/392 = 384 + 280/392 = 664/392
  5. 664/392 simplified gives 83/49
  6. So, 96/98 + 40/56 = 83/49
    In mixed form: 134/49

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