Add 28/25 and 2/98
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 2/98
28/25 + 2/98 is 1397/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
28/25 = 28 × 98/25 × 98 = 2744/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/2450 + 50/2450 = 2744 + 50/2450 = 2794/2450 - 2794/2450 simplified gives 1397/1225
- So, 28/25 + 2/98 = 1397/1225
In mixed form: 1172/1225
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