Add 16/98 and 14/40
16/98 + 14/40 is 503/980.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 20/98 × 20 = 320/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
14/40 = 14 × 49/40 × 49 = 686/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1960 + 686/1960 = 320 + 686/1960 = 1006/1960 - 1006/1960 simplified gives 503/980
- So, 16/98 + 14/40 = 503/980
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