Add 72/98 and 8/40
72/98 + 8/40 is 229/245.
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,
72/98 = 72 × 20/98 × 20 = 1440/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1960 + 392/1960 = 1440 + 392/1960 = 1832/1960 - 1832/1960 simplified gives 229/245
- So, 72/98 + 8/40 = 229/245
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