Add 98/28 and 5/25
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 5/25
98/28 + 5/25 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
98/28 = 98 × 25/28 × 25 = 2450/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
5/25 = 5 × 28/25 × 28 = 140/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/700 + 140/700 = 2450 + 140/700 = 2590/700 - 2590/700 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 98/28 + 5/25 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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