Add 1/40 and 6/98
1/40 + 6/98 is 169/1960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
6/98 = 6 × 20/98 × 20 = 120/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
49/1960 + 120/1960 = 49 + 120/1960 = 169/1960 - So, 1/40 + 6/98 = 169/1960
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