Add 28/98 and 5/20
28/98 + 5/20 is 15/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
28/98 = 28 × 10/98 × 10 = 280/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
5/20 = 5 × 49/20 × 49 = 245/980 - Add the two like fractions:
280/980 + 245/980 = 280 + 245/980 = 525/980 - 525/980 simplified gives 15/28
- So, 28/98 + 5/20 = 15/28
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