Add 20/98 and 6/56
20/98 + 6/56 is 61/196.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 7/56 × 7 = 42/392 - Add the two like fractions:
80/392 + 42/392 = 80 + 42/392 = 122/392 - 122/392 simplified gives 61/196
- So, 20/98 + 6/56 = 61/196
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