Add 98/64 and 14/20
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 14/20
98/64 + 14/20 is 357/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 20 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
98/64 = 98 × 5/64 × 5 = 490/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
14/20 = 14 × 16/20 × 16 = 224/320 - Add the two like fractions:
490/320 + 224/320 = 490 + 224/320 = 714/320 - 714/320 simplified gives 357/160
- So, 98/64 + 14/20 = 357/160
In mixed form: 237/160
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