Add 20/98 and 27/49
20/98 + 27/49 is 37/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
20/98 = 20 × 1/98 × 1 = 20/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
27/49 = 27 × 2/49 × 2 = 54/98 - Add the two like fractions:
20/98 + 54/98 = 20 + 54/98 = 74/98 - 74/98 simplified gives 37/49
- So, 20/98 + 27/49 = 37/49
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