Add 5/98 and 20/45
5/98 + 20/45 is 437/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
5/98 = 5 × 45/98 × 45 = 225/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
20/45 = 20 × 98/45 × 98 = 1960/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
225/4410 + 1960/4410 = 225 + 1960/4410 = 2185/4410 - 2185/4410 simplified gives 437/882
- So, 5/98 + 20/45 = 437/882
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