Add 9/98 and 16/20
9/98 + 16/20 is 437/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
16/20 = 16 × 49/20 × 49 = 784/980 - Add the two like fractions:
90/980 + 784/980 = 90 + 784/980 = 874/980 - 874/980 simplified gives 437/490
- So, 9/98 + 16/20 = 437/490
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