Add 7/98 and 10/40
7/98 + 10/40 is 9/28.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 20/98 × 20 = 140/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
10/40 = 10 × 49/40 × 49 = 490/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1960 + 490/1960 = 140 + 490/1960 = 630/1960 - 630/1960 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 7/98 + 10/40 = 9/28
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