Add 35/40 and 20/98
35/40 + 20/98 is 423/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
35/40 = 35 × 49/40 × 49 = 1715/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
20/98 = 20 × 20/98 × 20 = 400/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1960 + 400/1960 = 1715 + 400/1960 = 2115/1960 - 2115/1960 simplified gives 423/392
- So, 35/40 + 20/98 = 423/392
In mixed form: 131/392
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