Add 16/40 and 5/98
16/40 + 5/98 is 221/490.
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,
16/40 = 16 × 49/40 × 49 = 784/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
5/98 = 5 × 20/98 × 20 = 100/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
784/1960 + 100/1960 = 784 + 100/1960 = 884/1960 - 884/1960 simplified gives 221/490
- So, 16/40 + 5/98 = 221/490
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