Add 20/72 and 2/98
20/72 + 2/98 is 263/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
2/98 = 2 × 36/98 × 36 = 72/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
980/3528 + 72/3528 = 980 + 72/3528 = 1052/3528 - 1052/3528 simplified gives 263/882
- So, 20/72 + 2/98 = 263/882
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