Add 40/98 and 48/70
40/98 + 48/70 is 268/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
40/98 = 40 × 5/98 × 5 = 200/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
48/70 = 48 × 7/70 × 7 = 336/490 - Add the two like fractions:
200/490 + 336/490 = 200 + 336/490 = 536/490 - 536/490 simplified gives 268/245
- So, 40/98 + 48/70 = 268/245
In mixed form: 123/245
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