Add 98/7 and 27/20
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 1 7/20
98/7 + 27/20 is 307/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
98/7 = 98 × 20/7 × 20 = 1960/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/140 + 189/140 = 1960 + 189/140 = 2149/140 - 2149/140 simplified gives 307/20
- So, 98/7 + 27/20 = 307/20
In mixed form: 157/20
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