Add 40/98 and 4/28
40/98 + 4/28 is 27/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
40/98 = 40 × 2/98 × 2 = 80/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
4/28 = 4 × 7/28 × 7 = 28/196 - Add the two like fractions:
80/196 + 28/196 = 80 + 28/196 = 108/196 - 108/196 simplified gives 27/49
- So, 40/98 + 4/28 = 27/49
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