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Add 98/40 and 45/75

1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 45/75

98/40 + 45/75 is 61/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    98/40 = 98 × 15/40 × 15 = 1470/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/600 + 360/600 = 1470 + 360/600 = 1830/600
  5. 1830/600 simplified gives 61/20
  6. So, 98/40 + 45/75 = 61/20
    In mixed form: 31/20

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