Add 98/6 and 1/20
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 1/20
98/6 + 1/20 is 983/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
98/6 = 98 × 10/6 × 10 = 980/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
980/60 + 3/60 = 980 + 3/60 = 983/60 - So, 98/6 + 1/20 = 983/60
In mixed form: 1623/60
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