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Add 9/20 and 4/98

9/20 + 4/98 is 481/980.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    9/20 = 9 × 49/20 × 49 = 441/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    4/98 = 4 × 10/98 × 10 = 40/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/980 + 40/980 = 441 + 40/980 = 481/980
  5. So, 9/20 + 4/98 = 481/980

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