Add 2/20 and 14/98
2/20 + 14/98 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
14/98 = 14 × 10/98 × 10 = 140/980 - Add the two like fractions:
98/980 + 140/980 = 98 + 140/980 = 238/980 - 238/980 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 2/20 + 14/98 = 17/70
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