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Add 98/40 and 8/25

1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 8/25

98/40 + 8/25 is 277/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    98/40 = 98 × 5/40 × 5 = 490/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    8/25 = 8 × 8/25 × 8 = 64/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/200 + 64/200 = 490 + 64/200 = 554/200
  5. 554/200 simplified gives 277/100
  6. So, 98/40 + 8/25 = 277/100
    In mixed form: 277/100

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