Add 20/35 and 80/98
20/35 + 80/98 is 68/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
80/98 = 80 × 5/98 × 5 = 400/490 - Add the two like fractions:
280/490 + 400/490 = 280 + 400/490 = 680/490 - 680/490 simplified gives 68/49
- So, 20/35 + 80/98 = 68/49
In mixed form: 119/49
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