Add 35/40 and 4/98
35/40 + 4/98 is 359/392.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 20/98 × 20 = 80/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1960 + 80/1960 = 1715 + 80/1960 = 1795/1960 - 1795/1960 simplified gives 359/392
- So, 35/40 + 4/98 = 359/392
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