Add 5/98 and 20/60
5/98 + 20/60 is 113/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
5/98 = 5 × 30/98 × 30 = 150/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2940 + 980/2940 = 150 + 980/2940 = 1130/2940 - 1130/2940 simplified gives 113/294
- So, 5/98 + 20/60 = 113/294
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