Add 5/98 and 6/20
5/98 + 6/20 is 86/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
6/20 = 6 × 49/20 × 49 = 294/980 - Add the two like fractions:
50/980 + 294/980 = 50 + 294/980 = 344/980 - 344/980 simplified gives 86/245
- So, 5/98 + 6/20 = 86/245
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