Add 40/15 and 20/98
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 20/98
40/15 + 20/98 is 422/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
40/15 = 40 × 98/15 × 98 = 3920/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/1470 + 300/1470 = 3920 + 300/1470 = 4220/1470 - 4220/1470 simplified gives 422/147
- So, 40/15 + 20/98 = 422/147
In mixed form: 2128/147
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