Add 8/20 and 7/98
8/20 + 7/98 is 33/70.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 10/98 × 10 = 70/980 - Add the two like fractions:
392/980 + 70/980 = 392 + 70/980 = 462/980 - 462/980 simplified gives 33/70
- So, 8/20 + 7/98 = 33/70
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