Add 14/98 and 50/40
1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 1 10/40
14/98 + 50/40 is 39/28.
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,
14/98 = 14 × 20/98 × 20 = 280/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
50/40 = 50 × 49/40 × 49 = 2450/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1960 + 2450/1960 = 280 + 2450/1960 = 2730/1960 - 2730/1960 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 14/98 + 50/40 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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