Add 20/2 and 1/98
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1/98
20/2 + 1/98 is 981/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
20/2 = 20 × 49/2 × 49 = 980/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98 - Add the two like fractions:
980/98 + 1/98 = 980 + 1/98 = 981/98 - So, 20/2 + 1/98 = 981/98
In mixed form: 101/98
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