Add 10/98 and 12/20
10/98 + 12/20 is 172/245.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 10/98 × 10 = 100/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
12/20 = 12 × 49/20 × 49 = 588/980 - Add the two like fractions:
100/980 + 588/980 = 100 + 588/980 = 688/980 - 688/980 simplified gives 172/245
- So, 10/98 + 12/20 = 172/245
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