Add 30/98 and 25/40
30/98 + 25/40 is 365/392.
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,
30/98 = 30 × 20/98 × 20 = 600/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
25/40 = 25 × 49/40 × 49 = 1225/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1960 + 1225/1960 = 600 + 1225/1960 = 1825/1960 - 1825/1960 simplified gives 365/392
- So, 30/98 + 25/40 = 365/392
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