Add 6/98 and 40/36
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 4/36
6/98 + 40/36 is 517/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
6/98 = 6 × 18/98 × 18 = 108/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
40/36 = 40 × 49/36 × 49 = 1960/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
108/1764 + 1960/1764 = 108 + 1960/1764 = 2068/1764 - 2068/1764 simplified gives 517/441
- So, 6/98 + 40/36 = 517/441
In mixed form: 176/441
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