Add 20/5 and 30/98
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 30/98
20/5 + 30/98 is 211/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
20/5 = 20 × 98/5 × 98 = 1960/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
30/98 = 30 × 5/98 × 5 = 150/490 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/490 + 150/490 = 1960 + 150/490 = 2110/490 - 2110/490 simplified gives 211/49
- So, 20/5 + 30/98 = 211/49
In mixed form: 415/49
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