Add 81/98 and 90/40
1st number: 81/98, 2nd number: 2 10/40
81/98 + 90/40 is 603/196.
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,
81/98 = 81 × 20/98 × 20 = 1620/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
90/40 = 90 × 49/40 × 49 = 4410/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1960 + 4410/1960 = 1620 + 4410/1960 = 6030/1960 - 6030/1960 simplified gives 603/196
- So, 81/98 + 90/40 = 603/196
In mixed form: 315/196
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