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Add 20/5 and 15/98

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 15/98

20/5 + 15/98 is 407/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    20/5 = 20 × 98/5 × 98 = 1960/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/490 + 75/490 = 1960 + 75/490 = 2035/490
  5. 2035/490 simplified gives 407/98
  6. So, 20/5 + 15/98 = 407/98
    In mixed form: 415/98

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