Add 3/20 and 21/98
3/20 + 21/98 is 51/140.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 10/98 × 10 = 210/980 - Add the two like fractions:
147/980 + 210/980 = 147 + 210/980 = 357/980 - 357/980 simplified gives 51/140
- So, 3/20 + 21/98 = 51/140
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