Add 9/98 and 14/40
9/98 + 14/40 is 433/980.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 20/98 × 20 = 180/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
14/40 = 14 × 49/40 × 49 = 686/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1960 + 686/1960 = 180 + 686/1960 = 866/1960 - 866/1960 simplified gives 433/980
- So, 9/98 + 14/40 = 433/980
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