Add 20/36 and 2/98
20/36 + 2/98 is 254/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
20/36 = 20 × 49/36 × 49 = 980/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
2/98 = 2 × 18/98 × 18 = 36/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1764 + 36/1764 = 980 + 36/1764 = 1016/1764 - 1016/1764 simplified gives 254/441
- So, 20/36 + 2/98 = 254/441
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