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Add 98/14 and 40/25

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 1 15/25

98/14 + 40/25 is 43/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    98/14 = 98 × 25/14 × 25 = 2450/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/350 + 560/350 = 2450 + 560/350 = 3010/350
  5. 3010/350 simplified gives 43/5
  6. So, 98/14 + 40/25 = 43/5
    In mixed form: 83/5

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