Add 20/98 and 54/9
1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 6 0/9
20/98 + 54/9 is 304/49.
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,
54/9 = 54 × 98/9 × 98 = 5292/882 - Add the two like fractions:
180/882 + 5292/882 = 180 + 5292/882 = 5472/882 - 5472/882 simplified gives 304/49
- So, 20/98 + 54/9 = 304/49
In mixed form: 610/49
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