Add 2/40 and 15/49
2/40 + 15/49 is 349/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
2/40 = 2 × 49/40 × 49 = 98/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
15/49 = 15 × 40/49 × 40 = 600/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
98/1960 + 600/1960 = 98 + 600/1960 = 698/1960 - 698/1960 simplified gives 349/980
- So, 2/40 + 15/49 = 349/980
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