Add 7/98 and 20/80
7/98 + 20/80 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
7/98 = 7 × 40/98 × 40 = 280/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
20/80 = 20 × 49/80 × 49 = 980/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
280/3920 + 980/3920 = 280 + 980/3920 = 1260/3920 - 1260/3920 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 7/98 + 20/80 = 9/28
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