Add 16/20 and 10/98
16/20 + 10/98 is 221/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
16/20 = 16 × 49/20 × 49 = 784/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
10/98 = 10 × 10/98 × 10 = 100/980 - Add the two like fractions:
784/980 + 100/980 = 784 + 100/980 = 884/980 - 884/980 simplified gives 221/245
- So, 16/20 + 10/98 = 221/245
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