Add 20/98 and 50/75
20/98 + 50/75 is 128/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
20/98 = 20 × 75/98 × 75 = 1500/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
50/75 = 50 × 98/75 × 98 = 4900/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/7350 + 4900/7350 = 1500 + 4900/7350 = 6400/7350 - 6400/7350 simplified gives 128/147
- So, 20/98 + 50/75 = 128/147
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