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Add 1/25 and 5/98

1/25 + 5/98 is 223/2450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/2450 + 125/2450 = 98 + 125/2450 = 223/2450
  5. So, 1/25 + 5/98 = 223/2450

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