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Add 98/56 and 1/40

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 1/40

98/56 + 1/40 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/280 + 7/280 = 490 + 7/280 = 497/280
  5. 497/280 simplified gives 71/40
  6. So, 98/56 + 1/40 = 71/40
    In mixed form: 131/40

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