Add 40/98 and 5/8
40/98 + 5/8 is 405/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
40/98 = 40 × 4/98 × 4 = 160/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392 - Add the two like fractions:
160/392 + 245/392 = 160 + 245/392 = 405/392 - So, 40/98 + 5/8 = 405/392
In mixed form: 113/392
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