Add 12/40 and 20/98
12/40 + 20/98 is 247/490.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 49/40 × 49 = 588/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
20/98 = 20 × 20/98 × 20 = 400/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1960 + 400/1960 = 588 + 400/1960 = 988/1960 - 988/1960 simplified gives 247/490
- So, 12/40 + 20/98 = 247/490
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