Add 15/40 and 12/98
15/40 + 12/98 is 195/392.
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,
15/40 = 15 × 49/40 × 49 = 735/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
12/98 = 12 × 20/98 × 20 = 240/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1960 + 240/1960 = 735 + 240/1960 = 975/1960 - 975/1960 simplified gives 195/392
- So, 15/40 + 12/98 = 195/392
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