Add 25/36 and 60/98
25/36 + 60/98 is 2305/1764.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
25/36 = 25 × 49/36 × 49 = 1225/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
60/98 = 60 × 18/98 × 18 = 1080/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1764 + 1080/1764 = 1225 + 1080/1764 = 2305/1764 - So, 25/36 + 60/98 = 2305/1764
In mixed form: 1541/1764
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