Add 20/32 and 50/98
20/32 + 50/98 is 445/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
20/32 = 20 × 49/32 × 49 = 980/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
50/98 = 50 × 16/98 × 16 = 800/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1568 + 800/1568 = 980 + 800/1568 = 1780/1568 - 1780/1568 simplified gives 445/392
- So, 20/32 + 50/98 = 445/392
In mixed form: 153/392
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