Add 20/25 and 25/98
20/25 + 25/98 is 517/490.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 98/25 × 98 = 1960/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
25/98 = 25 × 25/98 × 25 = 625/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2450 + 625/2450 = 1960 + 625/2450 = 2585/2450 - 2585/2450 simplified gives 517/490
- So, 20/25 + 25/98 = 517/490
In mixed form: 127/490
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