Add 40/98 and 18/35
40/98 + 18/35 is 226/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
18/35 = 18 × 14/35 × 14 = 252/490 - Add the two like fractions:
200/490 + 252/490 = 200 + 252/490 = 452/490 - 452/490 simplified gives 226/245
- So, 40/98 + 18/35 = 226/245
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