Add 98/40 and 14/6
1st number: 2 18/40, 2nd number: 2 2/6
98/40 + 14/6 is 287/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
14/6 = 14 × 20/6 × 20 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
294/120 + 280/120 = 294 + 280/120 = 574/120 - 574/120 simplified gives 287/60
- So, 98/40 + 14/6 = 287/60
In mixed form: 447/60
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