Add 40/98 and 50/75
40/98 + 50/75 is 158/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
40/98 = 40 × 75/98 × 75 = 3000/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/7350 + 4900/7350 = 3000 + 4900/7350 = 7900/7350 - 7900/7350 simplified gives 158/147
- So, 40/98 + 50/75 = 158/147
In mixed form: 111/147
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