Add 16/98 and 3/20
16/98 + 3/20 is 307/980.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 10/98 × 10 = 160/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
3/20 = 3 × 49/20 × 49 = 147/980 - Add the two like fractions:
160/980 + 147/980 = 160 + 147/980 = 307/980 - So, 16/98 + 3/20 = 307/980
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