Add 3/5 and 2/98
3/5 + 2/98 is 152/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
3/5 = 3 × 98/5 × 98 = 294/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490 - Add the two like fractions:
294/490 + 10/490 = 294 + 10/490 = 304/490 - 304/490 simplified gives 152/245
- So, 3/5 + 2/98 = 152/245
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