Add 5/98 and 20/36
5/98 + 20/36 is 535/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
5/98 = 5 × 18/98 × 18 = 90/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
20/36 = 20 × 49/36 × 49 = 980/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
90/1764 + 980/1764 = 90 + 980/1764 = 1070/1764 - 1070/1764 simplified gives 535/882
- So, 5/98 + 20/36 = 535/882
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