Add 40/98 and 4/60
40/98 + 4/60 is 349/735.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/2940 + 196/2940 = 1200 + 196/2940 = 1396/2940 - 1396/2940 simplified gives 349/735
- So, 40/98 + 4/60 = 349/735
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