Add 40/42 and 15/98
40/42 + 15/98 is 325/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
40/42 = 40 × 7/42 × 7 = 280/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Add the two like fractions:
280/294 + 45/294 = 280 + 45/294 = 325/294 - So, 40/42 + 15/98 = 325/294
In mixed form: 131/294
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