Add 4/98 and 40/70
4/98 + 40/70 is 30/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
40/70 = 40 × 7/70 × 7 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
20/490 + 280/490 = 20 + 280/490 = 300/490 - 300/490 simplified gives 30/49
- So, 4/98 + 40/70 = 30/49
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