Add 2/5 and 8/98
2/5 + 8/98 is 118/245.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 98/5 × 98 = 196/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490 - Add the two like fractions:
196/490 + 40/490 = 196 + 40/490 = 236/490 - 236/490 simplified gives 118/245
- So, 2/5 + 8/98 = 118/245
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