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Add 14/98 and 28/25

1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 1 3/25

14/98 + 28/25 is 221/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    14/98 = 14 × 25/98 × 25 = 350/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    28/25 = 28 × 98/25 × 98 = 2744/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/2450 + 2744/2450 = 350 + 2744/2450 = 3094/2450
  5. 3094/2450 simplified gives 221/175
  6. So, 14/98 + 28/25 = 221/175
    In mixed form: 146/175

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