Add 5/98 and 8/20
5/98 + 8/20 is 221/490.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
8/20 = 8 × 49/20 × 49 = 392/980 - Add the two like fractions:
50/980 + 392/980 = 50 + 392/980 = 442/980 - 442/980 simplified gives 221/490
- So, 5/98 + 8/20 = 221/490
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