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Add 20/98 and 42/5

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 8 2/5

20/98 + 42/5 is 2108/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    20/98 = 20 × 5/98 × 5 = 100/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    42/5 = 42 × 98/5 × 98 = 4116/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/490 + 4116/490 = 100 + 4116/490 = 4216/490
  5. 4216/490 simplified gives 2108/245
  6. So, 20/98 + 42/5 = 2108/245
    In mixed form: 8148/245

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