Add 15/98 and 36/40
15/98 + 36/40 is 258/245.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 20/98 × 20 = 300/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1960 + 1764/1960 = 300 + 1764/1960 = 2064/1960 - 2064/1960 simplified gives 258/245
- So, 15/98 + 36/40 = 258/245
In mixed form: 113/245
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