Add 6/40 and 40/98
6/40 + 40/98 is 547/980.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 49/40 × 49 = 294/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
40/98 = 40 × 20/98 × 20 = 800/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
294/1960 + 800/1960 = 294 + 800/1960 = 1094/1960 - 1094/1960 simplified gives 547/980
- So, 6/40 + 40/98 = 547/980
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