Add 20/98 and 2/9
20/98 + 2/9 is 188/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Add the two like fractions:
180/882 + 196/882 = 180 + 196/882 = 376/882 - 376/882 simplified gives 188/441
- So, 20/98 + 2/9 = 188/441
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