Add 20/60 and 50/98
20/60 + 50/98 is 124/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
980/2940 + 1500/2940 = 980 + 1500/2940 = 2480/2940 - 2480/2940 simplified gives 124/147
- So, 20/60 + 50/98 = 124/147
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