Add 8/98 and 3/5
8/98 + 3/5 is 167/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
3/5 = 3 × 98/5 × 98 = 294/490 - Add the two like fractions:
40/490 + 294/490 = 40 + 294/490 = 334/490 - 334/490 simplified gives 167/245
- So, 8/98 + 3/5 = 167/245
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