Add 4/9 and 40/98
4/9 + 40/98 is 376/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
4/9 = 4 × 98/9 × 98 = 392/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882 - Add the two like fractions:
392/882 + 360/882 = 392 + 360/882 = 752/882 - 752/882 simplified gives 376/441
- So, 4/9 + 40/98 = 376/441
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