Add 24/98 and 8/20
24/98 + 8/20 is 158/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
24/98 = 24 × 10/98 × 10 = 240/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
8/20 = 8 × 49/20 × 49 = 392/980 - Add the two like fractions:
240/980 + 392/980 = 240 + 392/980 = 632/980 - 632/980 simplified gives 158/245
- So, 24/98 + 8/20 = 158/245
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