Add 40/98 and 20/50
40/98 + 20/50 is 198/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
20/50 = 20 × 49/50 × 49 = 980/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/2450 + 980/2450 = 1000 + 980/2450 = 1980/2450 - 1980/2450 simplified gives 198/245
- So, 40/98 + 20/50 = 198/245
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