Add 10/98 and 40/72
10/98 + 40/72 is 290/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
10/98 = 10 × 36/98 × 36 = 360/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
40/72 = 40 × 49/72 × 49 = 1960/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
360/3528 + 1960/3528 = 360 + 1960/3528 = 2320/3528 - 2320/3528 simplified gives 290/441
- So, 10/98 + 40/72 = 290/441
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