Add 27/98 and 16/40
27/98 + 16/40 is 331/490.
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,
27/98 = 27 × 20/98 × 20 = 540/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
16/40 = 16 × 49/40 × 49 = 784/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1960 + 784/1960 = 540 + 784/1960 = 1324/1960 - 1324/1960 simplified gives 331/490
- So, 27/98 + 16/40 = 331/490
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