Add 70/40 and 27/98
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 27/98
70/40 + 27/98 is 397/196.
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,
70/40 = 70 × 49/40 × 49 = 3430/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
27/98 = 27 × 20/98 × 20 = 540/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1960 + 540/1960 = 3430 + 540/1960 = 3970/1960 - 3970/1960 simplified gives 397/196
- So, 70/40 + 27/98 = 397/196
In mixed form: 25/196
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