Add 98/6 and 45/40
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 1 5/40
98/6 + 45/40 is 419/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
98/6 = 98 × 20/6 × 20 = 1960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/120 + 135/120 = 1960 + 135/120 = 2095/120 - 2095/120 simplified gives 419/24
- So, 98/6 + 45/40 = 419/24
In mixed form: 1711/24
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