Add 25/75 and 15/98
25/75 + 15/98 is 143/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
25/75 = 25 × 98/75 × 98 = 2450/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
15/98 = 15 × 75/98 × 75 = 1125/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/7350 + 1125/7350 = 2450 + 1125/7350 = 3575/7350 - 3575/7350 simplified gives 143/294
- So, 25/75 + 15/98 = 143/294
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