Add 16/98 and 24/40
16/98 + 24/40 is 187/245.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 20/98 × 20 = 320/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
24/40 = 24 × 49/40 × 49 = 1176/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1960 + 1176/1960 = 320 + 1176/1960 = 1496/1960 - 1496/1960 simplified gives 187/245
- So, 16/98 + 24/40 = 187/245
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