Add 20/45 and 8/98
20/45 + 8/98 is 232/441.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/4410 + 360/4410 = 1960 + 360/4410 = 2320/4410 - 2320/4410 simplified gives 232/441
- So, 20/45 + 8/98 = 232/441
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