Add 5/98 and 2/20
5/98 + 2/20 is 37/245.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Add the two like fractions:
50/980 + 98/980 = 50 + 98/980 = 148/980 - 148/980 simplified gives 37/245
- So, 5/98 + 2/20 = 37/245
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/98+2/20 5/98+4/20 5/98+2/40 15/98+2/20 5/98+6/20 5/98+2/60 25/98+2/20 5/98+10/20 35/98+2/20 5/98+14/20