Add 5/98 and 2/4
5/98 + 2/4 is 27/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Add the two like fractions:
10/196 + 98/196 = 10 + 98/196 = 108/196 - 108/196 simplified gives 27/49
- So, 5/98 + 2/4 = 27/49
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