Add 98/18 and 8/40
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 8/40
98/18 + 8/40 is 254/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
98/18 = 98 × 20/18 × 20 = 1960/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/360 + 72/360 = 1960 + 72/360 = 2032/360 - 2032/360 simplified gives 254/45
- So, 98/18 + 8/40 = 254/45
In mixed form: 529/45
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