Add 8/20 and 18/98
8/20 + 18/98 is 143/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
8/20 = 8 × 49/20 × 49 = 392/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
18/98 = 18 × 10/98 × 10 = 180/980 - Add the two like fractions:
392/980 + 180/980 = 392 + 180/980 = 572/980 - 572/980 simplified gives 143/245
- So, 8/20 + 18/98 = 143/245
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