Add 7/98 and 56/40
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 16/40
7/98 + 56/40 is 103/70.
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,
56/40 = 56 × 49/40 × 49 = 2744/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1960 + 2744/1960 = 140 + 2744/1960 = 2884/1960 - 2884/1960 simplified gives 103/70
- So, 7/98 + 56/40 = 103/70
In mixed form: 133/70
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