Add 60/80 and 20/98
60/80 + 20/98 is 187/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
60/80 = 60 × 49/80 × 49 = 2940/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
20/98 = 20 × 40/98 × 40 = 800/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/3920 + 800/3920 = 2940 + 800/3920 = 3740/3920 - 3740/3920 simplified gives 187/196
- So, 60/80 + 20/98 = 187/196
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