Add 1/4 and 40/98
1/4 + 40/98 is 129/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196 - Add the two like fractions:
49/196 + 80/196 = 49 + 80/196 = 129/196 - So, 1/4 + 40/98 = 129/196
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