Add 1/98 and 49/20
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 9/20
1/98 + 49/20 is 2411/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
1/98 = 1 × 10/98 × 10 = 10/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
49/20 = 49 × 49/20 × 49 = 2401/980 - Add the two like fractions:
10/980 + 2401/980 = 10 + 2401/980 = 2411/980 - So, 1/98 + 49/20 = 2411/980
In mixed form: 2451/980
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