Add 20/28 and 12/98
20/28 + 12/98 is 41/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196 - Add the two like fractions:
140/196 + 24/196 = 140 + 24/196 = 164/196 - 164/196 simplified gives 41/49
- So, 20/28 + 12/98 = 41/49
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