Add 3/98 and 40/9
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 4 4/9
3/98 + 40/9 is 3947/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
40/9 = 40 × 98/9 × 98 = 3920/882 - Add the two like fractions:
27/882 + 3920/882 = 27 + 3920/882 = 3947/882 - So, 3/98 + 40/9 = 3947/882
In mixed form: 4419/882
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