Add 2/49 and 10/20
2/49 + 10/20 is 53/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
2/49 = 2 × 20/49 × 20 = 40/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Add the two like fractions:
40/980 + 490/980 = 40 + 490/980 = 530/980 - 530/980 simplified gives 53/98
- So, 2/49 + 10/20 = 53/98
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