Add 9/98 and 2/80
9/98 + 2/80 is 229/1960.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 40/98 × 40 = 360/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
2/80 = 2 × 49/80 × 49 = 98/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
360/3920 + 98/3920 = 360 + 98/3920 = 458/3920 - 458/3920 simplified gives 229/1960
- So, 9/98 + 2/80 = 229/1960
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