Add 9/4 and 20/98
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 20/98
9/4 + 20/98 is 481/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196 - Add the two like fractions:
441/196 + 40/196 = 441 + 40/196 = 481/196 - So, 9/4 + 20/98 = 481/196
In mixed form: 289/196
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