Add 15/49 and 4/40, Solve 15/49 + 4/40 as a fraction

Add 15/49 and 4/40

15/49 + 4/40 is 199/490.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
15/49 = 15 × 40/49 × 40 = 600/1960
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
4/40 = 4 × 49/40 × 49 = 196/1960
Add the two like fractions:
600/1960 + 196/1960 = 600 + 196/1960 = 796/1960
796/1960 simplified gives 199/490
So, 15/49 + 4/40 = 199/490

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