Add 40/98 and 18/60
40/98 + 18/60 is 347/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
40/98 = 40 × 30/98 × 30 = 1200/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/2940 + 882/2940 = 1200 + 882/2940 = 2082/2940 - 2082/2940 simplified gives 347/490
- So, 40/98 + 18/60 = 347/490
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