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Add 5/14 and 5/98

5/14 + 5/98 is 20/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    5/98 = 5 × 1/98 × 1 = 5/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/98 + 5/98 = 35 + 5/98 = 40/98
  5. 40/98 simplified gives 20/49
  6. So, 5/14 + 5/98 = 20/49

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