Add 20/8 and 50/98
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 50/98
20/8 + 50/98 is 295/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
50/98 = 50 × 4/98 × 4 = 200/392 - Add the two like fractions:
980/392 + 200/392 = 980 + 200/392 = 1180/392 - 1180/392 simplified gives 295/98
- So, 20/8 + 50/98 = 295/98
In mixed form: 31/98
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