Add 12/40 and 9/98
12/40 + 9/98 is 96/245.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 20/98 × 20 = 180/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
588/1960 + 180/1960 = 588 + 180/1960 = 768/1960 - 768/1960 simplified gives 96/245
- So, 12/40 + 9/98 = 96/245
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