Add 50/98 and 12/40
50/98 + 12/40 is 397/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
50/98 = 50 × 20/98 × 20 = 1000/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
12/40 = 12 × 49/40 × 49 = 588/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1960 + 588/1960 = 1000 + 588/1960 = 1588/1960 - 1588/1960 simplified gives 397/490
- So, 50/98 + 12/40 = 397/490
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