Add 4/49 and 2/20
4/49 + 2/20 is 89/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
4/49 = 4 × 20/49 × 20 = 80/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Add the two like fractions:
80/980 + 98/980 = 80 + 98/980 = 178/980 - 178/980 simplified gives 89/490
- So, 4/49 + 2/20 = 89/490
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