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Add 98/75 and 3/40

1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 3/40

98/75 + 3/40 is 829/600.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    98/75 = 98 × 8/75 × 8 = 784/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    3/40 = 3 × 15/40 × 15 = 45/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/600 + 45/600 = 784 + 45/600 = 829/600
  5. So, 98/75 + 3/40 = 829/600
    In mixed form: 1229/600

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