Add 20/98 and 28/56
20/98 + 28/56 is 69/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
28/56 = 28 × 7/56 × 7 = 196/392 - Add the two like fractions:
80/392 + 196/392 = 80 + 196/392 = 276/392 - 276/392 simplified gives 69/98
- So, 20/98 + 28/56 = 69/98
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