Add 49/98 and 20/45
49/98 + 20/45 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
49/98 = 49 × 45/98 × 45 = 2205/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
20/45 = 20 × 98/45 × 98 = 1960/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/4410 + 1960/4410 = 2205 + 1960/4410 = 4165/4410 - 4165/4410 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 49/98 + 20/45 = 17/18
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