Add 20/90 and 21/98
20/90 + 21/98 is 55/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
20/90 = 20 × 49/90 × 49 = 980/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
21/98 = 21 × 45/98 × 45 = 945/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
980/4410 + 945/4410 = 980 + 945/4410 = 1925/4410 - 1925/4410 simplified gives 55/126
- So, 20/90 + 21/98 = 55/126
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