Add 40/98 and 12/18
40/98 + 12/18 is 158/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882 - Add the two like fractions:
360/882 + 588/882 = 360 + 588/882 = 948/882 - 948/882 simplified gives 158/147
- So, 40/98 + 12/18 = 158/147
In mixed form: 111/147
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