Add 2/20 and 25/49
2/20 + 25/49 is 299/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 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 49 × 20 = 980,
25/49 = 25 × 20/49 × 20 = 500/980 - Add the two like fractions:
98/980 + 500/980 = 98 + 500/980 = 598/980 - 598/980 simplified gives 299/490
- So, 2/20 + 25/49 = 299/490
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