Add 2/25 and 16/98
2/25 + 16/98 is 298/1225.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 98/25 × 98 = 196/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
16/98 = 16 × 25/98 × 25 = 400/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
196/2450 + 400/2450 = 196 + 400/2450 = 596/2450 - 596/2450 simplified gives 298/1225
- So, 2/25 + 16/98 = 298/1225
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