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Add 4/98 and 5/10

4/98 + 5/10 is 53/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    5/10 = 5 × 49/10 × 49 = 245/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/490 + 245/490 = 20 + 245/490 = 265/490
  5. 265/490 simplified gives 53/98
  6. So, 4/98 + 5/10 = 53/98

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