Add 28/25 and 21/98
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 21/98
28/25 + 21/98 is 467/350.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2744/2450 + 525/2450 = 2744 + 525/2450 = 3269/2450 - 3269/2450 simplified gives 467/350
- So, 28/25 + 21/98 = 467/350
In mixed form: 1117/350
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