Add 3/20 and 15/98
3/20 + 15/98 is 297/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
3/20 = 3 × 49/20 × 49 = 147/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
15/98 = 15 × 10/98 × 10 = 150/980 - Add the two like fractions:
147/980 + 150/980 = 147 + 150/980 = 297/980 - So, 3/20 + 15/98 = 297/980
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