Add 18/25 and 30/98
18/25 + 30/98 is 1257/1225.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 98/25 × 98 = 1764/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/2450 + 750/2450 = 1764 + 750/2450 = 2514/2450 - 2514/2450 simplified gives 1257/1225
- So, 18/25 + 30/98 = 1257/1225
In mixed form: 132/1225
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