Add 5/98 and 30/80
5/98 + 30/80 is 167/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
5/98 = 5 × 40/98 × 40 = 200/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
30/80 = 30 × 49/80 × 49 = 1470/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
200/3920 + 1470/3920 = 200 + 1470/3920 = 1670/3920 - 1670/3920 simplified gives 167/392
- So, 5/98 + 30/80 = 167/392
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