Add 25/9 and 98/50
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 1 48/50
25/9 + 98/50 is 1066/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
25/9 = 25 × 50/9 × 50 = 1250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
98/50 = 98 × 9/50 × 9 = 882/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/450 + 882/450 = 1250 + 882/450 = 2132/450 - 2132/450 simplified gives 1066/225
- So, 25/9 + 98/50 = 1066/225
In mixed form: 4166/225
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