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Add 30/40 and 20/98

30/40 + 20/98 is 187/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    30/40 = 30 × 49/40 × 49 = 1470/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
    20/98 = 20 × 20/98 × 20 = 400/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1960 + 400/1960 = 1470 + 400/1960 = 1870/1960
  5. 1870/1960 simplified gives 187/196
  6. So, 30/40 + 20/98 = 187/196

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