Add 2/10 and 14/98
2/10 + 14/98 is 12/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
14/98 = 14 × 5/98 × 5 = 70/490 - Add the two like fractions:
98/490 + 70/490 = 98 + 70/490 = 168/490 - 168/490 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 2/10 + 14/98 = 12/35
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