Add 28/98 and 6/40
28/98 + 6/40 is 61/140.
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,
28/98 = 28 × 20/98 × 20 = 560/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
6/40 = 6 × 49/40 × 49 = 294/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1960 + 294/1960 = 560 + 294/1960 = 854/1960 - 854/1960 simplified gives 61/140
- So, 28/98 + 6/40 = 61/140
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