Add 25/8 and 20/98, Solve 3 1/8 + 20/98 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 20/98

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 20/98

25/8 + 20/98 is 1305/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
25/8 = 25 × 49/8 × 49 = 1225/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
Add the two like fractions:
1225/392 + 80/392 = 1225 + 80/392 = 1305/392
So, 25/8 + 20/98 = 1305/392
In mixed form: 3129/392

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