Add 2/98 and 5/7
2/98 + 5/7 is 36/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 7 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 7 × 14 = 98,
5/7 = 5 × 14/7 × 14 = 70/98 - Add the two like fractions:
2/98 + 70/98 = 2 + 70/98 = 72/98 - 72/98 simplified gives 36/49
- So, 2/98 + 5/7 = 36/49
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