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Add 2/75 and 5/98

2/75 + 5/98 is 571/7350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    2/75 = 2 × 98/75 × 98 = 196/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    5/98 = 5 × 75/98 × 75 = 375/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/7350 + 375/7350 = 196 + 375/7350 = 571/7350
  5. So, 2/75 + 5/98 = 571/7350

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