Add 1/98 and 42/25
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 17/25
1/98 + 42/25 is 4141/2450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
42/25 = 42 × 98/25 × 98 = 4116/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
25/2450 + 4116/2450 = 25 + 4116/2450 = 4141/2450 - So, 1/98 + 42/25 = 4141/2450
In mixed form: 11691/2450
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