Add 25/3 and 20/98
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 20/98
25/3 + 20/98 is 1255/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
25/3 = 25 × 98/3 × 98 = 2450/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/294 + 60/294 = 2450 + 60/294 = 2510/294 - 2510/294 simplified gives 1255/147
- So, 25/3 + 20/98 = 1255/147
In mixed form: 879/147
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