Add 3/98 and 2/80
3/98 + 2/80 is 109/1960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
3/98 = 3 × 40/98 × 40 = 120/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
120/3920 + 98/3920 = 120 + 98/3920 = 218/3920 - 218/3920 simplified gives 109/1960
- So, 3/98 + 2/80 = 109/1960
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