Add 10/20 and 4/49
10/20 + 4/49 is 57/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
4/49 = 4 × 20/49 × 20 = 80/980 - Add the two like fractions:
490/980 + 80/980 = 490 + 80/980 = 570/980 - 570/980 simplified gives 57/98
- So, 10/20 + 4/49 = 57/98
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