Add 2/98 and 15/20
2/98 + 15/20 is 151/196.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 10/98 × 10 = 20/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
15/20 = 15 × 49/20 × 49 = 735/980 - Add the two like fractions:
20/980 + 735/980 = 20 + 735/980 = 755/980 - 755/980 simplified gives 151/196
- So, 2/98 + 15/20 = 151/196
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