Add 45/98 and 20/35
45/98 + 20/35 is 101/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
225/490 + 280/490 = 225 + 280/490 = 505/490 - 505/490 simplified gives 101/98
- So, 45/98 + 20/35 = 101/98
In mixed form: 13/98
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