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Add 21/98 and 10/25

21/98 + 10/25 is 43/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    10/25 = 10 × 98/25 × 98 = 980/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/2450 + 980/2450 = 525 + 980/2450 = 1505/2450
  5. 1505/2450 simplified gives 43/70
  6. So, 21/98 + 10/25 = 43/70

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