Add 8/49 and 20/96
8/49 + 20/96 is 437/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
8/49 = 8 × 96/49 × 96 = 768/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
20/96 = 20 × 49/96 × 49 = 980/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
768/4704 + 980/4704 = 768 + 980/4704 = 1748/4704 - 1748/4704 simplified gives 437/1176
- So, 8/49 + 20/96 = 437/1176
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