Add 40/75 and 63/98
40/75 + 63/98 is 247/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
40/75 = 40 × 98/75 × 98 = 3920/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
63/98 = 63 × 75/98 × 75 = 4725/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/7350 + 4725/7350 = 3920 + 4725/7350 = 8645/7350 - 8645/7350 simplified gives 247/210
- So, 40/75 + 63/98 = 247/210
In mixed form: 137/210
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