Add 8/49 and 10/20
8/49 + 10/20 is 65/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
8/49 = 8 × 20/49 × 20 = 160/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Add the two like fractions:
160/980 + 490/980 = 160 + 490/980 = 650/980 - 650/980 simplified gives 65/98
- So, 8/49 + 10/20 = 65/98
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