Add 1/25 and 84/98
1/25 + 84/98 is 157/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2450 + 2100/2450 = 98 + 2100/2450 = 2198/2450 - 2198/2450 simplified gives 157/175
- So, 1/25 + 84/98 = 157/175
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