Add 16/25 and 18/98
16/25 + 18/98 is 1009/1225.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 25/98 × 25 = 450/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/2450 + 450/2450 = 1568 + 450/2450 = 2018/2450 - 2018/2450 simplified gives 1009/1225
- So, 16/25 + 18/98 = 1009/1225
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