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Add 28/25 and 63/98

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 63/98

28/25 + 63/98 is 617/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    28/25 = 28 × 98/25 × 98 = 2744/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/2450 + 1575/2450 = 2744 + 1575/2450 = 4319/2450
  5. 4319/2450 simplified gives 617/350
  6. So, 28/25 + 63/98 = 617/350
    In mixed form: 1267/350

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