Add 75/98 and 5/20
75/98 + 5/20 is 199/196.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 10/98 × 10 = 750/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
5/20 = 5 × 49/20 × 49 = 245/980 - Add the two like fractions:
750/980 + 245/980 = 750 + 245/980 = 995/980 - 995/980 simplified gives 199/196
- So, 75/98 + 5/20 = 199/196
In mixed form: 13/196
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