Add 20/98 and 21/25
20/98 + 21/25 is 1279/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
21/25 = 21 × 98/25 × 98 = 2058/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/2450 + 2058/2450 = 500 + 2058/2450 = 2558/2450 - 2558/2450 simplified gives 1279/1225
- So, 20/98 + 21/25 = 1279/1225
In mixed form: 154/1225
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