Add 20/98 and 36/48
20/98 + 36/48 is 187/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
20/98 = 20 × 24/98 × 24 = 480/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
36/48 = 36 × 49/48 × 49 = 1764/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2352 + 1764/2352 = 480 + 1764/2352 = 2244/2352 - 2244/2352 simplified gives 187/196
- So, 20/98 + 36/48 = 187/196
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