Add 96/40 and 2/49
1st number: 2 16/40, 2nd number: 2/49
96/40 + 2/49 is 598/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
96/40 = 96 × 49/40 × 49 = 4704/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
2/49 = 2 × 40/49 × 40 = 80/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/1960 + 80/1960 = 4704 + 80/1960 = 4784/1960 - 4784/1960 simplified gives 598/245
- So, 96/40 + 2/49 = 598/245
In mixed form: 2108/245
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