Add 20/36 and 54/98
20/36 + 54/98 is 488/441.
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,
54/98 = 54 × 18/98 × 18 = 972/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
980/1764 + 972/1764 = 980 + 972/1764 = 1952/1764 - 1952/1764 simplified gives 488/441
- So, 20/36 + 54/98 = 488/441
In mixed form: 147/441
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