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Add 2/98 and 45/40

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 5/40

2/98 + 45/40 is 449/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    2/98 = 2 × 20/98 × 20 = 40/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    45/40 = 45 × 49/40 × 49 = 2205/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/1960 + 2205/1960 = 40 + 2205/1960 = 2245/1960
  5. 2245/1960 simplified gives 449/392
  6. So, 2/98 + 45/40 = 449/392
    In mixed form: 157/392

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