Add 5/98 and 20/35
5/98 + 20/35 is 61/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490 - Add the two like fractions:
25/490 + 280/490 = 25 + 280/490 = 305/490 - 305/490 simplified gives 61/98
- So, 5/98 + 20/35 = 61/98
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