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Add 98/7 and 48/40

1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 1 8/40

98/7 + 48/40 is 76/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    98/7 = 98 × 40/7 × 40 = 3920/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    48/40 = 48 × 7/40 × 7 = 336/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/280 + 336/280 = 3920 + 336/280 = 4256/280
  5. 4256/280 simplified gives 76/5
  6. So, 98/7 + 48/40 = 76/5
    In mixed form: 151/5

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