Add 20/98 and 30/5
1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 6 0/5
20/98 + 30/5 is 304/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
20/98 = 20 × 5/98 × 5 = 100/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
30/5 = 30 × 98/5 × 98 = 2940/490 - Add the two like fractions:
100/490 + 2940/490 = 100 + 2940/490 = 3040/490 - 3040/490 simplified gives 304/49
- So, 20/98 + 30/5 = 304/49
In mixed form: 610/49
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