Add 40/9 and 25/98
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 25/98
40/9 + 25/98 is 4145/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
40/9 = 40 × 98/9 × 98 = 3920/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/882 + 225/882 = 3920 + 225/882 = 4145/882 - So, 40/9 + 25/98 = 4145/882
In mixed form: 4617/882
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