Add 98/40 and 14/30
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 14/30
98/40 + 14/30 is 35/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
294/120 + 56/120 = 294 + 56/120 = 350/120 - 350/120 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 98/40 + 14/30 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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