Add 8/98 and 5/20
8/98 + 5/20 is 65/196.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 10/98 × 10 = 80/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
5/20 = 5 × 49/20 × 49 = 245/980 - Add the two like fractions:
80/980 + 245/980 = 80 + 245/980 = 325/980 - 325/980 simplified gives 65/196
- So, 8/98 + 5/20 = 65/196
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