Add 20/98 and 3/9
20/98 + 3/9 is 79/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
3/9 = 3 × 98/9 × 98 = 294/882 - Add the two like fractions:
180/882 + 294/882 = 180 + 294/882 = 474/882 - 474/882 simplified gives 79/147
- So, 20/98 + 3/9 = 79/147
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