Add 2/98 and 90/10
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 9 0/10
2/98 + 90/10 is 442/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
90/10 = 90 × 49/10 × 49 = 4410/490 - Add the two like fractions:
10/490 + 4410/490 = 10 + 4410/490 = 4420/490 - 4420/490 simplified gives 442/49
- So, 2/98 + 90/10 = 442/49
In mixed form: 91/49
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