Add 18/98 and 20/28
18/98 + 20/28 is 44/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
18/98 = 18 × 2/98 × 2 = 36/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
36/196 + 140/196 = 36 + 140/196 = 176/196 - 176/196 simplified gives 44/49
- So, 18/98 + 20/28 = 44/49
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