Add 98/9 and 8/40
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 8/40
98/9 + 8/40 is 499/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
98/9 = 98 × 40/9 × 40 = 3920/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/360 + 72/360 = 3920 + 72/360 = 3992/360 - 3992/360 simplified gives 499/45
- So, 98/9 + 8/40 = 499/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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