Add 2/98 and 5/49
2/98 + 5/49 is 6/49.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 2/49 × 2 = 10/98 - Add the two like fractions:
2/98 + 10/98 = 2 + 10/98 = 12/98 - 12/98 simplified gives 6/49
- So, 2/98 + 5/49 = 6/49
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