Add 25/98 and 24/40
25/98 + 24/40 is 419/490.
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,
25/98 = 25 × 20/98 × 20 = 500/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
24/40 = 24 × 49/40 × 49 = 1176/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1960 + 1176/1960 = 500 + 1176/1960 = 1676/1960 - 1676/1960 simplified gives 419/490
- So, 25/98 + 24/40 = 419/490
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