Add 45/40 and 24/98
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 24/98
45/40 + 24/98 is 537/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 98 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
45/40 = 45 × 49/40 × 49 = 2205/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
24/98 = 24 × 20/98 × 20 = 480/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1960 + 480/1960 = 2205 + 480/1960 = 2685/1960 - 2685/1960 simplified gives 537/392
- So, 45/40 + 24/98 = 537/392
In mixed form: 1145/392
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