Add 40/98 and 24/90
40/98 + 24/90 is 496/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
40/98 = 40 × 45/98 × 45 = 1800/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
24/90 = 24 × 49/90 × 49 = 1176/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/4410 + 1176/4410 = 1800 + 1176/4410 = 2976/4410 - 2976/4410 simplified gives 496/735
- So, 40/98 + 24/90 = 496/735
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