Add 25/30 and 75/98
25/30 + 75/98 is 235/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
75/98 = 75 × 15/98 × 15 = 1125/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1470 + 1125/1470 = 1225 + 1125/1470 = 2350/1470 - 2350/1470 simplified gives 235/147
- So, 25/30 + 75/98 = 235/147
In mixed form: 188/147
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