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Add 98/49 and 1/40

1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 1/40

98/49 + 1/40 is 81/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    98/49 = 98 × 40/49 × 40 = 3920/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/1960 + 49/1960 = 3920 + 49/1960 = 3969/1960
  5. 3969/1960 simplified gives 81/40
  6. So, 98/49 + 1/40 = 81/40
    In mixed form: 21/40

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