Add 98/20 and 14/81
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 14/81
98/20 + 14/81 is 4109/810.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
98/20 = 98 × 81/20 × 81 = 7938/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
14/81 = 14 × 20/81 × 20 = 280/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
7938/1620 + 280/1620 = 7938 + 280/1620 = 8218/1620 - 8218/1620 simplified gives 4109/810
- So, 98/20 + 14/81 = 4109/810
In mixed form: 559/810
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