Add 20/42 and 12/98
20/42 + 12/98 is 88/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
20/42 = 20 × 7/42 × 7 = 140/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294 - Add the two like fractions:
140/294 + 36/294 = 140 + 36/294 = 176/294 - 176/294 simplified gives 88/147
- So, 20/42 + 12/98 = 88/147
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