Add 20/56 and 2/98
20/56 + 2/98 is 37/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
2/98 = 2 × 4/98 × 4 = 8/392 - Add the two like fractions:
140/392 + 8/392 = 140 + 8/392 = 148/392 - 148/392 simplified gives 37/98
- So, 20/56 + 2/98 = 37/98
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