Add 36/98 and 3/20
36/98 + 3/20 is 507/980.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 10/98 × 10 = 360/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
3/20 = 3 × 49/20 × 49 = 147/980 - Add the two like fractions:
360/980 + 147/980 = 360 + 147/980 = 507/980 - So, 36/98 + 3/20 = 507/980
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