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Add 25/98 and 16/70

25/98 + 16/70 is 237/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    25/98 = 25 × 5/98 × 5 = 125/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    16/70 = 16 × 7/70 × 7 = 112/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/490 + 112/490 = 125 + 112/490 = 237/490
  5. So, 25/98 + 16/70 = 237/490

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