Add 36/98 and 20/40
36/98 + 20/40 is 85/98.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 20/98 × 20 = 720/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
20/40 = 20 × 49/40 × 49 = 980/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1960 + 980/1960 = 720 + 980/1960 = 1700/1960 - 1700/1960 simplified gives 85/98
- So, 36/98 + 20/40 = 85/98
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