Add 30/25 and 16/98
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 16/98
30/25 + 16/98 is 334/245.
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,
30/25 = 30 × 98/25 × 98 = 2940/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
16/98 = 16 × 25/98 × 25 = 400/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/2450 + 400/2450 = 2940 + 400/2450 = 3340/2450 - 3340/2450 simplified gives 334/245
- So, 30/25 + 16/98 = 334/245
In mixed form: 189/245
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