Add 14/40 and 30/98
14/40 + 30/98 is 643/980.
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,
14/40 = 14 × 49/40 × 49 = 686/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
30/98 = 30 × 20/98 × 20 = 600/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
686/1960 + 600/1960 = 686 + 600/1960 = 1286/1960 - 1286/1960 simplified gives 643/980
- So, 14/40 + 30/98 = 643/980
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