Add 2/20 and 3/98
2/20 + 3/98 is 32/245.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 10/98 × 10 = 30/980 - Add the two like fractions:
98/980 + 30/980 = 98 + 30/980 = 128/980 - 128/980 simplified gives 32/245
- So, 2/20 + 3/98 = 32/245
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