Add 6/98 and 18/20
6/98 + 18/20 is 471/490.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 10/98 × 10 = 60/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
18/20 = 18 × 49/20 × 49 = 882/980 - Add the two like fractions:
60/980 + 882/980 = 60 + 882/980 = 942/980 - 942/980 simplified gives 471/490
- So, 6/98 + 18/20 = 471/490
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