Add 20/45 and 56/98
20/45 + 56/98 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
20/45 = 20 × 98/45 × 98 = 1960/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
56/98 = 56 × 45/98 × 45 = 2520/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/4410 + 2520/4410 = 1960 + 2520/4410 = 4480/4410 - 4480/4410 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 20/45 + 56/98 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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