Add 25/15 and 7/98, Solve 1 10/15 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 25/15 and 7/98

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 7/98

25/15 + 7/98 is 73/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
25/15 = 25 × 98/15 × 98 = 2450/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470
Add the two like fractions:
2450/1470 + 105/1470 = 2450 + 105/1470 = 2555/1470
2555/1470 simplified gives 73/42
So, 25/15 + 7/98 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42

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