Add 40/60 and 4/98
40/60 + 4/98 is 104/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
4/98 = 4 × 30/98 × 30 = 120/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2940 + 120/2940 = 1960 + 120/2940 = 2080/2940 - 2080/2940 simplified gives 104/147
- So, 40/60 + 4/98 = 104/147
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