Add 10/40 and 1/98
10/40 + 1/98 is 51/196.
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,
10/40 = 10 × 49/40 × 49 = 490/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
1/98 = 1 × 20/98 × 20 = 20/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1960 + 20/1960 = 490 + 20/1960 = 510/1960 - 510/1960 simplified gives 51/196
- So, 10/40 + 1/98 = 51/196
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