Add 40/28 and 35/98
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 35/98
40/28 + 35/98 is 25/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196 - Add the two like fractions:
280/196 + 70/196 = 280 + 70/196 = 350/196 - 350/196 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 40/28 + 35/98 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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