Add 12/98 and 50/40
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 10/40
12/98 + 50/40 is 269/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
12/98 = 12 × 20/98 × 20 = 240/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1960 + 2450/1960 = 240 + 2450/1960 = 2690/1960 - 2690/1960 simplified gives 269/196
- So, 12/98 + 50/40 = 269/196
In mixed form: 173/196
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