Add 1/98 and 28/20
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 8/20
1/98 + 28/20 is 691/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
1/98 = 1 × 10/98 × 10 = 10/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
28/20 = 28 × 49/20 × 49 = 1372/980 - Add the two like fractions:
10/980 + 1372/980 = 10 + 1372/980 = 1382/980 - 1382/980 simplified gives 691/490
- So, 1/98 + 28/20 = 691/490
In mixed form: 1201/490
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