Add 7/98 and 40/90
7/98 + 40/90 is 65/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
40/90 = 40 × 49/90 × 49 = 1960/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
315/4410 + 1960/4410 = 315 + 1960/4410 = 2275/4410 - 2275/4410 simplified gives 65/126
- So, 7/98 + 40/90 = 65/126
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