Add 7/98 and 20/32
7/98 + 20/32 is 39/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
7/98 = 7 × 16/98 × 16 = 112/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
20/32 = 20 × 49/32 × 49 = 980/1568 - Add the two like fractions:
112/1568 + 980/1568 = 112 + 980/1568 = 1092/1568 - 1092/1568 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 7/98 + 20/32 = 39/56
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