Add 21/20 and 25/98, Solve 1 1/20 + 25/98 as a fraction

Add 21/20 and 25/98

1^st number: 1 1/20, 2^nd number: 25/98

21/20 + 25/98 is 1279/980.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
21/20 = 21 × 49/20 × 49 = 1029/980
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
25/98 = 25 × 10/98 × 10 = 250/980
Add the two like fractions:
1029/980 + 250/980 = 1029 + 250/980 = 1279/980
So, 21/20 + 25/98 = 1279/980
In mixed form: 1299/980

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