Add 3/25 and 2/98
3/25 + 2/98 is 172/1225.
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,
3/25 = 3 × 98/25 × 98 = 294/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2450 + 50/2450 = 294 + 50/2450 = 344/2450 - 344/2450 simplified gives 172/1225
- So, 3/25 + 2/98 = 172/1225
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