Add 20/75 and 8/98
20/75 + 8/98 is 256/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
20/75 = 20 × 98/75 × 98 = 1960/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
8/98 = 8 × 75/98 × 75 = 600/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/7350 + 600/7350 = 1960 + 600/7350 = 2560/7350 - 2560/7350 simplified gives 256/735
- So, 20/75 + 8/98 = 256/735
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