Add 98/28 and 15/40
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 15/40
98/28 + 15/40 is 31/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
98/28 = 98 × 10/28 × 10 = 980/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
15/40 = 15 × 7/40 × 7 = 105/280 - Add the two like fractions:
980/280 + 105/280 = 980 + 105/280 = 1085/280 - 1085/280 simplified gives 31/8
- So, 98/28 + 15/40 = 31/8
In mixed form: 37/8
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