Add 16/25 and 15/98
16/25 + 15/98 is 1943/2450.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 98/25 × 98 = 1568/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/2450 + 375/2450 = 1568 + 375/2450 = 1943/2450 - So, 16/25 + 15/98 = 1943/2450
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