Add 36/49 and 20/40
36/49 + 20/40 is 121/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
36/49 = 36 × 40/49 × 40 = 1440/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
20/40 = 20 × 49/40 × 49 = 980/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1960 + 980/1960 = 1440 + 980/1960 = 2420/1960 - 2420/1960 simplified gives 121/98
- So, 36/49 + 20/40 = 121/98
In mixed form: 123/98
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