Add 45/25 and 20/98
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 20/98
45/25 + 20/98 is 491/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
45/25 = 45 × 98/25 × 98 = 4410/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2450 + 500/2450 = 4410 + 500/2450 = 4910/2450 - 4910/2450 simplified gives 491/245
- So, 45/25 + 20/98 = 491/245
In mixed form: 21/245
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