Add 8/98 and 40/28
1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 12/28
8/98 + 40/28 is 74/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
40/28 = 40 × 7/28 × 7 = 280/196 - Add the two like fractions:
16/196 + 280/196 = 16 + 280/196 = 296/196 - 296/196 simplified gives 74/49
- So, 8/98 + 40/28 = 74/49
In mixed form: 125/49
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