Add 2/98 and 4/49
2/98 + 4/49 is 5/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
4/49 = 4 × 2/49 × 2 = 8/98 - Add the two like fractions:
2/98 + 8/98 = 2 + 8/98 = 10/98 - 10/98 simplified gives 5/49
- So, 2/98 + 4/49 = 5/49
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